F_N2O_DENIT & F_N2O_NIT in CLM

[Massia]

Hi everyone,

Could any CLM expert explain to me which specific N2O flux does F_N2O_DENIT and F_N2O_NIT represent? Are they the N2O fluxes emitted to the atmosphere during the denitrification and nitrification process? Or are they some fluxes generated halfway during these processes and will go to the next step of the N cycle in a plant? (btw, I am using the crop model of CLM5)

It would be best if you can also tell me where I can check up on this specific information. I read the CLM5 tech note but still find it confusing.


Best regards,

Massia

 

[wwieder]

Hi Massia, yes there are fluxes of N2O calculated from nitrification and denitrification in the model. You can trace back how this flux is being calculated from here. ESCOMP/CTSM

* Note, although this code is being used, the trace gas fluxes simulated by CLM5 are not commonly evaluated and should be interpreted cautiously

Will
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[Massia]

Hi Massia, yes there are fluxes of N2O calculated from nitrification and denitrification in the model. You can trace back how this flux is being calculated from here. ESCOMP/CTSM

* Note, although this code is being used, the trace gas fluxes simulated by CLM5 are not commonly evaluated and should be interpreted cautiously

Will
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Dear Will,

Thank you very much for the very helpful explanation! Sure, I will look at them critically. Thanks for the kind reminder.

Best regards,
Massia