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P J Rayner¹, E Koffi, M Scholze

¹Bat. 701 Cea/Saclay, Orme des Merisiers, Gif sur Yvette 91191, France. prayner@unimelb.edu.au

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences

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Future carbon cycle models show a rapidly increasing terrestrial CO2 sink, amplified by climate change. Atmospheric data can significantly reduce uncertainties in these flux estimates.

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Area of Science:

Earth System Science
Climate modeling
Biogeochemical cycles

Background:

Accurate estimation of terrestrial biospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) flux is crucial for understanding the global carbon cycle and predicting future climate change.
Data assimilation systems integrate observational data with model simulations to improve the accuracy of flux estimates.

Observation:

The terrestrial biosphere acts as a significant carbon sink, absorbing atmospheric CO2.
Climate change is projected to influence the strength and dynamics of this terrestrial carbon sink.

Findings:

The terrestrial biospheric CO2 sink is projected to increase rapidly, with a more pronounced increase under climate change scenarios.
Uncertainty in flux estimation is substantial, primarily driven by the influence of soil moisture on heterotrophic respiration.
Constraining model parameters with two decades of atmospheric measurements can significantly reduce flux uncertainties.

Implications:

Improved constraints on carbon cycle models enhance the reliability of future climate projections.
Understanding the drivers of uncertainty, such as soil moisture effects, is key to refining carbon sink estimations.
The integration of atmospheric measurements offers a viable pathway to reduce model parameter uncertainty and improve carbon flux predictions.