Abstract
Biogeochemical models simulate soil nitrogen (N) turnover and are often used to assess N losses through denitrification. Though models simulate a complete N budget, often only a subset of N pools/fluxes (i.e., N2O, (Formula presented.), NH3, NOx) are published since the full budget cannot be validated with measured data. Field studies rarely include full N balances, especially N2 fluxes, which are difficult to quantify. Limiting publication of modeling results based on available field data represents a missed opportunity to improve the understanding of modeled processes. We propose that the modeler community support publication of all simulated N pools and processes in future studies.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e2023AV000990 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | AGU Advances |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs |
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Publication status | Published - Dec 2023 |
Keywords
- biogeochemical models
- denitrification
- N-cycle
- N
- nitrogen budget
Programme Area
- Programme Area 2: Water Resources