The course covers all aspects concerning the eddy covariance technique, e.g. sensors, methods, post-processing, gap-filling. Particular focus is given to flux measurements post-processing and quality control. The post-processing software EddyUH is used during the course.
The course will consist of lectures and practical work sessions, and it is intended for MSc/PhD students.
Prerequisites:
- background in atmospheric or environmental sciences.
- able to write simple data analysis scripts using Matlab, Python, or R, etc.
The course is worth of 5 credits of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
The course has a practical aim, such that, after the course, the participants will be able to use the EddyUH software for calculating EC fluxes. During the practical sessions, the rawdata set from our sites
A presentation session will be organized. Each participant is invited to give a short talk about their own work/project. Results and/or planned research studies can be presented.
The course is graded on the scale pass/fail. In order to pass the course, the student should participate in lectures and practical sessions, as well as return a final essay.
The course is free of charge.
Ivan Mammarella, Timo Vesala, Aki Vähä, Pasi Kolari, Asta Laasonen, Alexander Buzacott, and others.
Priority will be given to Master's and PhD students and staff from the University of Helsinki.
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