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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > statistics > statistical analysis > covariance > eddy covariance
Preferred Term:

eddy covariance

Definition:
A statistical measure used in meteorological studies to demonstrate the movement and emissions of heat or gases (e.g. carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor) in the atmosphere over forests, agricultural fields, lakes and other natural ecosystems.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
covariance
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • eddy correlation
  • eddy flux
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137755
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