Research Infrastructure
AnaEE (Analysis and Experimentation on Ecosystems) Denmark is a joint research infrastructure for the University of Copenhagen, the University of Aarhus, the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Roskilde, where in a variety of ecosystem types (forest, heath, grassland and intensive agriculture) manipulations can be made with climate and environment.
The knowledge gained is used to predict the response of ecosystems to changes now and in the future, and to develop new strategies for optimal utilization of the total ecosystem services from nature. AnaEE Denmark and at the same time the Danish contribution to the ESFRI infrastructure AnaEE (anaee.com) which is expected to launch as European infrastructure (ERIC) in 2020.
All 10 experimental platforms are open to external users for user payment via a standardized model of access - if the use does not affect ordinary use.
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Contact
Klaus Steenberg Larsen ksl@ign.ku.dk
HOBE is a hydrological observatory established in 2007. HOBE was established with the objective to create an experimental catchment infrastructure where measurements, experiments and modeling have been carried out as a basis for hydrological research. The focus area is inland to Skjern River.
HOBE has received extensive support from the VILLUM Foundation, and in addition there are a number of other projects that have utilized the infrastructure built in the upland. HOBE participates in various European networks including ENOHA and eLTER.
The data collected is available for free and can be downloaded from https://enoha.eu/ or by contacting Karsten Høgh Jensen. Interested parties can access experiments in the area.
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http://www.hobecenter.dk/
https://enoha.eu/
https://www.lter-europe.net/lter-europe/projects/eLTER
Contact
Karsten Høgh Jensen på khj@ign.ku.dk
ICOS/DK is a network of measuring stations in Denmark and Greenland for measuring concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and their exchange with ecosystems.
ICOS/DK is the Danish contribution to the ESFRI infrastructure ICOS RI (Integrated Carbon Observation System - Research Infrastructure), established as a European Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2015.
ICOS/DK follows the common standards and protocols for measurements, data collection, quality assurance and publication of data developed in connection with the construction of ICOS RI.
Data from the individual measurement stations is continuously available through the ICOS-Carbon Portal. It is also possible to use the locations where the measurements are made for other field experiments, as long as the ICOS measurements are not affected.
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Contact
Thomas Friborg tfj@ign.ku.dk
LTER-DK (Long-Term Ecosystem Research in Denmark) is a joint research infrastructure for University of Copenhagen, the University of Aarhus and the Technical University of Denmark of existing Danish platforms for long-term monitoring of ecosystems linked to the ESFRI and eLTER network of research stations.
LTER-DK addresses ecosystem and socio-ecological research issues such as biodiversity loss and climate change adaptation and mitigation in a holistic and multidisciplinary manner with the aims to improve understanding of ecosystems and their long-term responses and adaptation to environmental and societal drivers.
The research platforms span facilities across terrestrial, freshwater and coastal water environments, and cover multiple stressors and their impacts on natural resources, ecosystems and biodiversity.
Data are stored centrally in Europe in the database DEIMS, which makes it possible to create system and cross-system analyses and modelling, and thereby provide valuable answers to local and global challenges for scientific communities, students, policy makers and other users outside academia.
Data and facilities are open for use taking the carrying capacity of the platforms into account.
Contact
Inger Kappel Schmidt iks@ign.ku.dk
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UAS-ability is a research infrastructure that offers access to various types of drones, instrumentation and testing facilities in Denmark. At the University of Copenhagen, PLEN, BIO and IGN are part of the application track in the program where we develop methods and instrumentation for use in ecosystem research, including plant growth and surface characteristics. The infrastructure has several drones, as well as sensors for measuring surface temperature, spectral signature, vegetation index as well as surface roughness and topography.
It is possible to apply to use the infrastructure for research purposes and for a fee. The use can either be in the form of parts of the instrumentation or to assist in making certain measurements over a limited period of time.
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https://www.uas-ability.dk/index.php?page=en
Contact
Thomas Friborg tfj@ign.ku.dk