JDJCSET | Our Global Environment: Past, Present and Future - Geosciences Seminar
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Geoscience
Minor
none
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Basil El-Masri
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this research was to measure and model vegetation growing seasons of deciduous tree species located at Murray State University Hancock Biological Station. The study began in September of 2015, and consisted of collecting leaf area index (LAI) from 3 defined locations using the Decagon LP80 Ceptometer, and Sentek soil probes to measure soil moisture/temperature. LAI data were collected weekly at various times, while soil temperature and moister recordings were collected in 60 minute intervals at depths of 5 to 55 cm in 10 cm increments. This study was important because it is essential to measure LAI and vegetation growing season length to better understand the interactions and feedbacks between vegetation and the changing climate.
Location
Classroom 211 & Front-South Lobby, Waterfield Library
Start Date
18-11-2016 12:30 PM
End Date
18-11-2016 2:30 PM
Affiliations
Geosciences
Included in
Measuring Leaf Area Index (LAI) and vegetation growing season length to better understand the interactions and feedbacks between vegetation and the changing climate.
Classroom 211 & Front-South Lobby, Waterfield Library
The purpose of this research was to measure and model vegetation growing seasons of deciduous tree species located at Murray State University Hancock Biological Station. The study began in September of 2015, and consisted of collecting leaf area index (LAI) from 3 defined locations using the Decagon LP80 Ceptometer, and Sentek soil probes to measure soil moisture/temperature. LAI data were collected weekly at various times, while soil temperature and moister recordings were collected in 60 minute intervals at depths of 5 to 55 cm in 10 cm increments. This study was important because it is essential to measure LAI and vegetation growing season length to better understand the interactions and feedbacks between vegetation and the changing climate.