Center for Research on Carbon Sequestration (Amonette CSITE, PNNL SCOPE# 30929)
EMSL Project ID
4294
Abstract
This project is a collaborative research program among Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory and PNNL. The center conducts basic research to improve understanding of fundamental aboveground and belowground.Work authorization text added 08/11/05:
The DOE consortium for research on enhancing Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems (CSiTE) performs basic research to provide the fundamental knowledge required for developing approaches leading to enhanced carbon sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems as one component of a carbon management strategy for greenhouse gas mitigation. The goal of CSiTE is to discover and characterize links among physical, chemical and biological mechanisms leading to larger, longer-lasting carbon pools in terrestrial ecosystems. Research is designed to establish the scientific basis for enhancing carbon capture and long-term terrestrial storage by developing (1) fundamental understanding of carbon sequestration mechanisms in terrestrial ecosystems from the molecular to physiological to landscape and regional scales; (2) conceptual and computational models for extrapolation of process understanding across space and time; (3) estimates of regional and national carbon sequestration potential; and (4) assessments of the environmental impacts and economic implications of different approaches to enhance carbon sequestration. A key feature of CSiTE is shared access to multiple field sites representing important managed and unmanaged ecosystems. A task-oriented experimental and modeling approach established the basis in 2005 for further integration and research focused on key scientific questions emerging from the first four years of operation. Assumptions: The DOE client (OBER) expects us to conduct fundamental research to further our knowledge in areas of importance to DOE's mission, and to disseminate this knowledge through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations of results at scientific meetings. Products/Deliverables: Publications in scientific journals and presentations at scientific meetings and symposia
Project Details
Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
2003-08-08
End Date
2007-06-03
Status
Closed
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