Articles | Volume 19, issue 18
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-6037-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-19-6037-2026
Research article
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24 Sep 2026
Research article |  | 24 Sep 2026

Spectral versus co-spectral correction of eddy-covariance fluxes: a multi-site assessment across the ICOS network

Ariane Faurès, Gerardo Fratini, Giacomo Nicolini, Dario Papale, Simone Sabbatini, and Bernard Heinesch

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Short summary
Accurate measurements of carbon dioxide and water vapour exchanges are essential for understanding climate change. Using data from 38 European observation sites, we compared two commonly used correction methods and found that one provides more robust and consistent results, especially for water vapour. The study also revealed differences with current network processing procedures, highlighting opportunities to improve the reliability of long-term ecosystem observations.
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