Site description
This site is located in N.Sweden within the Abisko Scientific Research station (ANS) managed by the Swedish Polar Institute. Full information on the ANS station is given at the ANS official web page. The site is located in the delta area of the Abiskojåkka river. The vegetation is dominated by birch forest (Betula pubescens) with an understorey layer of herbs and grasses.
NordSpec Measurements
NDVI and PRI is measured from the birch forest mast using Skye sensors. We also measure reflected and absorbed photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) below and above the forest canopy.
Country
Sweden
Latitude (dec. deg.)
68.36226
Longitude (dec. deg.)
18.79567
Measurement height (m)
12
Vegetation type
Birch forest
Variables
NDVI, PRI, fAPAR
Sensors
Skye SKR 1860, SDEC JYP-1000
CO2 measurements
Lund University
Station PI
Lars Eklundh
Years
2010-