With the rapid expansion of the flux community and the upcoming FLUXNET Data System Initiative, hundreds of new global sites will soon contribute eddy covariance (EC) data to community flux networks. As community interest in using flux data for validating and parameterizing land surface models grows, there remains a steep learning curve for both flux and modeling communities due to the technical expertise required for members of either scientific community. The use of EC data in modeling requires an understanding of the models’ core components and assumptions, as well as an understanding of EC data limitations and processing, where the utility of EC data in modeling differs significantly depending on the type of model being used and the scale that it operates at. Insufficient understanding of either component has the potential to hinder scientific advancement and can even lead to misinterpretation of findings.

The workshop will be held in person in Berkeley, California. Registration has closed.