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Data Notification

Instrumented Data Reprocessed

June 11, 2020

The full timeseries of most instrumented data products (exceptions below) were reprocessed with the most recent algorithms, quality control thresholds, and/or other metadata to improve overall data coverage and quality.

Data Notification

Spurious trace precipitation in Primary Precipitation data product (DP1.00006.001)

June 11, 2020

A review of the precipitation data product (part of DP1.00006.001) identified that spurious trace precipitation is recorded frequently for all primary precipitation sensors (weighing gauges). We are working on additional quality control algorithms in order to detect and remove spurious trace events in the primary precipitation data product.

Case Study

Examining the Drivers of Forest Productivity

June 11, 2020

Chris Gough, an associate professor of biology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), is using data from the NEON program to explore relationships between forest structure, biodiversity, and other characteristics and their ability to sequester carbon. His collaborative work with PIs from the University of Connecticut and Purdue University was recently published in Ecology: “High Rates of Primary Production in Structurally Complex Forests."

Cove forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Data Notification

Resolved: Correction of 2D wind direction data

June 8, 2020

Previously, we identified an issue with the 2D anemometers on the NEON towers. The data have been reprocessed, and, the corrected data will be available via the data portal in July 2020.

Data Notification

Faulty algorithm in Windspeed and direction above water on-buoy (DP1.20059.001)

June 5, 2020

NEON recently discovered an error in the algorithm that creates the Wind speed and direction above water on-buoy (DP1.20059.001) data product. Data from the corrected algorithm will be republished following a large data republication effort.

Getting to Know the NEON Domains: Ozarks Complex

June 3, 2020

The Ozarks Complex (Domain 08) takes its name from the Ozark Mountains and Plateau, but this diverse Domain contains more than just mountains. Stretching across the southern U.S. from eastern Oklahoma and Texas to western Georgia, D08 supports a variety of ecosystems ranging from upland hardwood forests to coastal floodplains. The NEON program field sites in Alabama provide a window into watershed dynamics in the southeastern U.S.

View of the LENO tower from a drone
Case Study

Modeling the Spread of Ticks—And the Diseases They Carry

May 27, 2020

Understanding why tick populations are increasing, and why some species are spreading into new geographic areas, is of critical importance to public health. In a recent study, researchers used NEON data to develop a model of tick population dynamics at the Ordway Swisher Biological Station field site.

Field technician conducting a tick drag amongst trees
Data Notification

API Rate Limiting Issue

May 21, 2020

Large data downloads using neonUtilities may fail to download all available data due to the new API rate limit. We are working to release a new version of neonUtilities that handles this situation smoothly.

Case Study

Mapping Tree Mortality in the Pacific Southwest

May 20, 2020

A team led by NEON scientists David Hulslander and Jessica Bolis has developed a method to map tree mortality with an unprecedented level of detail using hyperspectral remote sensing data from the NEON Airborne Observational Platform and a novel imaging algorithm.

Canopy at the terrestrial SOAP site
Spotlight

Women in Ecology – Angela Strecker

May 13, 2020

Dr. Angela Strecker talks about her career path into ecology, describes how she’s learned to open up about her own experiences to help students, and talks about the important work she does related to invasive species’ impact on our environment.

Angela Strecker

NEON Plant Phenology Data Now Available Through USA-NPN

May 6, 2020

The NEON program collects plant phenology data—that is, observations about the timing of biological events—at terrestrial and aquatic field sites across the continent. A partnership with the USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) has now made these data available through the USA-NPN data access and visualization tools.

Domain 10 field technicians sampling phenology
Data Notification

Resolution: Incorrect Geolocation in 2019 Toolik AOP Spectrometer Data

April 30, 2020

Previously, we identified an issue with the 2019 Toolik airborne (AOP) spectrometer (NIS) data products. The data have been reprocessed, and, as of 30 April 2020, the corrected data are available via the data portal.

Data Notification

Update 3: Microbial Community Composition Data Products Being Reprocessed

April 30, 2020

This is an update to the following past news posts: Update 2: Microbial Community Composition Data Products Being Reprocessed. Update: Microbial

Getting to Know the NEON Domains: Pacific Tropical

April 29, 2020

D20 is the smallest and westernmost of the NEON eco-climatic domains, encompassing all of the islands that form the state of Hawai‘i. The Hawaiian Islands, lying at latitude 20° N, are part of a tropical climate zone that forms a band around the Earth near the equator. Other Pacific islands in this zone include the Marshall Islands, the Mariana Islands, Papua New Guinea, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

View of PUUM landscape from the flux tower

Happy Earth Day! Let’s Science Together

April 21, 2020

Earth Day reminds us that the earth and the environment belong to all of us—and everyone can get involved in observing, studying and protecting our ecological treasures. Citizen science projects offer opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and education levels to get involved in ecology and environmental science directly. The data gathered through these programs can complement and support the work being done by individual researchers and large-scale ecology observatories like the NEON program.

Flux tower at the BONA field site
Data Notification

Notice of incorrect soil CO2 concentration data (DP1.00095.001)

April 16, 2020

We have discovered that the atmospheric pressure correction for the soil CO2 concentration data product (DP1.00095.001) is not being performed, causing incorrect values to be reported. Work has begun to correct this issue with the expectation of having it resolved by approximately July 2020.

NEON Program Shifts Small Mammal Pathogen Testing to Tick-borne Diseases

April 15, 2020

Small mammal pathogen testing protocols for the NEON program are about to get an overhaul. The observatory is shifting the focus of Rodent-borne Pathogen Status data product from hantaviruses to tickborne diseases such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The new testing protocols will be piloted at five sites in 2020 in preparation for a planned rollout to all NEON terrestrial field sites in 2021.

White footed mouse

Is the Future of Ecology Open Source? At NEON, the Answer is Yes.

April 9, 2020

The NEON program generates ecological data on an unprecedented scale. Making sense of that data often requires sophisticated analytical techniques and computer programs. But if you’re not a coder, don’t worry—open source coding resources and community-made custom programs make NEON data more accessible to the ecology community. These resources are now being compiled in the NEON Code Resources Library.

Data Carpentry Workshop
Spotlight

Women in Ecology – Cayelan Carey

April 1, 2020

In our conversations with female ecologists, we’ve heard themes about how to not only recruit women into STEM fields but also how to retain women in professional roles within scientific and academic institutions. The value of mentors for female students and early-career scientists cannot be overstated, for example.

Dr. Cayelan Carey, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech
Data Notification

Resolved: Timestamp mis-match discovered for sensor data products at WLOU and SYCA for part of 2019

March 31, 2020

This is the final update to Timestamp mis-match discovered for sensor data products at WLOU and SYCA for part of 2019. Current Status: Data has been

NEON Educational Resources for Online Teaching

March 26, 2020

NEON offers a variety of tools and resources for instructors and faculty moving to online teaching. We realize that these are challenging times for our communities around the globe to delivery high quality education in novel online teaching environments. The data and resources from NEON are naturally suited for teaching ecological concepts and skills in both synchronous and asynchronous learning situations.

Photo use for the teaching modules page

COVID-19 Update: Temporary Suspension of In-Person & On-Site Data Collection

March 25, 2020

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees, partners and communities, and to slowing the spread of COVID-19. With the concurrence of the National Science Foundation (NSF), we are temporarily suspending all activities across NEON that involve in-person or on-site work—including all domains, headquarters and airborne operations—due to the nationwide risks to health and safety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are committed
Data Notification

Update #1: Timestamp mis-match discovered for sensor data products at WLOU and SYCA for part of 2019

March 23, 2020

Data have been re-streamed for both SYCA and WLOU with the correct timestamp. The re-processing is in a testing phase with a plan to have the data re-processed for re-publication by the end of April.

Getting to Know the NEON Domains: Mid-Atlantic

March 16, 2020

How does human activity impact the environment? The Mid-Atlantic Domain (Domain 02) is a great place to find out. The eastern seaboard of the U.S. has undergone massive changes and development over the last 250 years. Data from the NEON field sites in Maryland and Virginia provide a window into how land use patterns, invasive species and climate change are impacting eastern habitats and ecosystems.

Mid Atlantic Domain Stream in the winter

NEON’s Airborne Remote Sensing Flight Season Announced for 2020

March 4, 2020

Interested in planning a ground sampling project in coordination with one of our airborne remote sensing surveys? The 2020 NEON flight schedule is now available. Two aircraft will be deployed June through September to collect data over 20 terrestrial and 11 aquatic sites, covering 9 of the 20 NEON Domains.

Twin otter plane
Data Notification

Timestamp mis-match discovered for sensor data products at WLOU and SYCA for part of 2019

February 28, 2020

We have identified that the timestamp of the on-site server was set at SYCA and WLOU for certain date ranges. All impacted data have been removed from the NEON data portal and will be re-streamed, re-processed, and re-published.

Spotlight

Women in Ecology – Sydne Record

February 28, 2020

Dr. Sydne Record's educational and professional experience provide a fascinating glimpse into women’s paths in academic science, the crucial role of mentors and advocates in a student’s development, and how the field can be more inclusive going forward.

Sydne Record
Data Notification

Orthorectification errors identified for camera images for 2018_YELL_1 and 2019_JERC_5

February 26, 2020

We have identified issues with the camera image and mosaic data for 2018_YELL_1 and 2019_JERC_5. Updated imagery will be re-posted as soon as correction is completed.

Data Notification

Update 2: Microbial Community Composition Data Products Being Reprocessed

February 26, 2020

Data quality analysis for 90% of the existing fungal ITS sequencing data sets is complete. Data sets will be re-posted incrementally as quality flagging is completed.

Data Notification

Notice of Incorrect Geolocation in 2019 Toolik AOP Spectrometer Data

February 20, 2020

We have identified an issue with a portion of the 2019 airborne (AOP) spectrometer (NIS) Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 data products for the Toolik site, TOOL. The data are being re-orthorectified.

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