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Title: A model for predicting continental-scale vegetation distribution and water balance

Abstract

A Mapped atmosphere-Plant-Soil System (MAPSS) has been constructed for simulating the potential biosphere impacts and biosphere-atmosphere feedbacks from climatic change. The system calculates the potential vegetation type and leaf area that could be supported at a site, within the constraints of the abiotic climate. Both woody vegetation and grass are supported and compete for light and water. The woody vegetation can be either trees or shrubs, evergreen or deciduous, and needleleaved or broadleaved. A complete site water balance is calculated and integrates the vegetation leaf area and stomatal conductance in canopy transpiration and soil hydrology. The MAPSS model accurately simulates the distributions of forests, grasslands, and deserts and reproduces observed monthly runoff. The model can be used for predictions of new vegetation distribution patterns, soil moisture, and runoff patterns in alternative climates. 112 refs., 11 figs., 4 tabs.

Authors:
 [1]
  1. Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States)
Publication Date:
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
50817
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Ecological Applications
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 5; Journal Issue: 2; Other Information: PBD: May 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; 56 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE, APPLIED STUDIES; CLIMATIC CHANGE; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; POPULATION DYNAMICS; FORECASTING; PLANTS; TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS

Citation Formats

Neilson, R P. A model for predicting continental-scale vegetation distribution and water balance. United States: N. p., 1995. Web. doi:10.2307/1942028.
Neilson, R P. A model for predicting continental-scale vegetation distribution and water balance. United States. https://doi.org/10.2307/1942028
Neilson, R P. 1995. "A model for predicting continental-scale vegetation distribution and water balance". United States. https://doi.org/10.2307/1942028.
@article{osti_50817,
title = {A model for predicting continental-scale vegetation distribution and water balance},
author = {Neilson, R P},
abstractNote = {A Mapped atmosphere-Plant-Soil System (MAPSS) has been constructed for simulating the potential biosphere impacts and biosphere-atmosphere feedbacks from climatic change. The system calculates the potential vegetation type and leaf area that could be supported at a site, within the constraints of the abiotic climate. Both woody vegetation and grass are supported and compete for light and water. The woody vegetation can be either trees or shrubs, evergreen or deciduous, and needleleaved or broadleaved. A complete site water balance is calculated and integrates the vegetation leaf area and stomatal conductance in canopy transpiration and soil hydrology. The MAPSS model accurately simulates the distributions of forests, grasslands, and deserts and reproduces observed monthly runoff. The model can be used for predictions of new vegetation distribution patterns, soil moisture, and runoff patterns in alternative climates. 112 refs., 11 figs., 4 tabs.},
doi = {10.2307/1942028},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/50817}, journal = {Ecological Applications},
number = 2,
volume = 5,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995},
month = {Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995}
}