NEBRASKA WATER AND ENERGY FLUX MEASUREMENT, MODELING AND RESEARCH NETWORK (NEBFLUX)

The NEBFLUX is a network of micrometeorological tower sites that uses mainly Bowen ratio energy balance systems (BREBS) to measure surface water vapor and energy fluxes between terrestrial agro-ecosystems and microclimate. At present, eleven BREBSs and eddy covariance system are operating on a long-term and continuous basis tilled and untilled irrigated and rainfed croplands, irrigated and rainfed grasslands, to Phragmites-dominated cottonwood and willow stand plant communities, irrigated alfalfa and irrigated and rainfed grasslands. These will aid in better managing state's water resources. In addition to the scientific and research functions, information/data dissemination to educate the general public and youth is another important objective and output of the network.