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A review of mass flux monitoring and estimation methods for biogeochemical interface processes in watersheds

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The magnitude of mass flux is closely associated with biogeochemical watershed processes, which can generate a considerable amount of pertinent information. Moreover, both the accuracy and precision of mass flux estimation results directly affects the perception of the ecological environmental status, which in turn affects both the formulation and implementation of river basin management planning. In practical applications, the true value of flux is unknown and can only be estimated. Flux results obtained using different monitoring and estimation methods also differ significantly. However, in existing studies on mass flux associated with biogeochemical watershed interfaces, the application of monitoring and estimation methods lacks uniform criteria or references. Accordingly, this study summarizes and deconstructs results from recent studies on biogeochemical watershed interface processes and compares the advantages, disadvantages and applicability of the monitoring and estimation methods used by these studies. This particular study is intended to be used as a reference for the selection of flux calculation methods.

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Author: Lu Yao (1995–), MS Candidate, specialized in ecological hydrology.

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Lu, Y., Gao, Y. & Yang, T. A review of mass flux monitoring and estimation methods for biogeochemical interface processes in watersheds. J. Geogr. Sci. 30, 881–907 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11442-020-1760-5

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