Table 2.
Configuration of the two types of microclimatic stations used at the 25 study sites
| No. of sensors | Parameters measured | Height of sensor | Sensor specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic measurement sites (20 sites)a | |||
| 1 | Ta, RH | 50 cm above soil surface | S-THB-M002, Onset |
| 1 | Ts | 5 cm under soil surface | S-TMB-M002, Onset |
| 1 | soil moisture | 5 cm under soil surface | S-SMC-M005, Onset |
| Intensive measurement site (5 sites)b | |||
| 2 | Ta, RH | 50 cm above soil surface | HygroClip 2, Rotronic |
| 1 | Tlitter, RH | 0.5 cm (on soil surface) | HygroClip 2, Rotronic |
| 4 | Ts (at 4 spots) | 5 cm under soil surface | SKTS 200, Skye |
| 1 | soil moisture | 5 cm under soil surface | Hydra Probe II, Stevens |
| 1 | Ta, RH | 2 m (inside the forest) | HygroClip 2, Rotronic |
| 1 | Ta, RH, SR, W, prec, BP | 2 m (outside the forest) | Weather Transmitter WXT520, Vaisala |
aLogger: HOBO Micro Station Data Logger H21–002, Onset Computer Corporation
bLogger: SDI-Log40 Data Logger, UP GmbH
Abbreviations: BP barometric pressure, prec precipitation, Ta air temperature, Ts soil temperature, RH relative humidity, SR solar radiation, W wind speed/direction