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Wind and ecosystem response at the GLEES

Conference ·
OSTI ID:248066
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  1. Forest Service, Fort Collins, CO (United States). Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station

Research was conducted to determine wind patterns and snow deposition at a high elevation alpine/subalpine ecotone site using deformation response of trees to prevailing winds. The research has provided detailed maps of wind speed, wind direction, and snow depth as determined from tree deformation. The effects of prevailing wind on tree blowdown at the site have also been described. This research is an example of interaction of biological and physical scientists working together to provide detailed description of an ecosystem response to the atmospheric environment.

OSTI ID:
248066
Report Number(s):
CONF-9504248--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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