Co-location with other Environmental Research Infrastructures
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The national research infrastructures ICOS Sweden, ACTRIS Sweden and SITES focus on advancing our understanding of ecosystem-atmosphere interactions and associated climate feedback through observations by the RIs and their users (scientific and commercial) and research emerging from these. Each of the complementary RIs has a specific focus: ACTRIS Sweden is dedicated to high quality observations of aerosols, clouds, short-lived trace gases and exploration of their interactions. It delivers precision data, services and procedures regarding the 4D variability of clouds, short lived atmospheric species, and the physical, optical, and chemical properties of aerosols to improve capacity, in understanding the past, current, and future evolution of the atmospheric environment. ACTRIS Sweden is the Swedish node of the European ACTRIS RI. The EU commission established ACTRIS ERIC on 25 April 2023. ACTRIS Sweden strictly co-located its measurement stations with existing ICOS stations. In 2018, ACTRIS observations were established at Norunda replacing the Aspvreten station south of Stockholm, where aerosol observations were conducted since the 1980s. The ACTRIS station at Norunda is operated by Stockholm University. A Cloud Remote Sensing Exploratory Platform has been in use at NOR since 2019. ACTRIS activities at Hyltemossa started in 2017, operated by Lund University. The station is 19 km ENE of the previous ACTRIS location at Vavihill (in operation 2000–2018). ACTRIS measurements at Svartberget (operated by SLU) and Östergarnsholm (operated by UU) will start soon.
The Swedish Infrastructure for Ecosystem Sciences (SITES) promotes a network of stations for terrestrial and aquatic field research. Long-term, standardised monitoring data, comprehensive documentation and stakeholder involvement provides a context for cutting-edge research on how ecosystems function in response to anthropogenic pressures, natural variability and management efforts to achieve specific goals. Four of the six ICOS Sweden Ecosystem stations are co-located with research stations which are part of SITES (SE-Sto, SE-Deg, SE-Svb, SE-Myc). The two Ecosystem stations not being part of SITES (SE-Htm, SE-Nor) already now host spectral measurements for ecosystem monitoring as part of the SITES-affiliated research network NordSpec. NordSpec as well as SITES Spectral measurements act as ground reference information for remotely sensed observation products from satellites, and for understanding the shifting dynamics of vegetation in a warming climate.
ICOS Sweden, ACTRIS Sweden and SITES collaborate for better science and efficient operation of the field stations. Please, visit also the collaboration website on the SITES webspace to stay updated about the process: https://www.fieldsites.se/ecosystem-themes/atmospheric/sites-icos-actris
Collaborations with Strategic Research Areas
MERGE - Modelling the regional and global earth system ICOS Sweden is supported by and collaborates withe the SRA MERGE. MERGE is a strategic research initiative dedicated to improving reliable modelling of the regional and global Earth system. It brings together five Swedish partners: Lund University, the University of Gothenburg, the Rossby Centre/SMHI, Chalmers University of Technology, and the Royal Institute of Technology. Reliable climate and Earth system modelling is crucial for society, as key uncertainties remain regarding climate sensitivity, Earth system feedbacks, and interactions between physical and biological components. These uncertainties affect assessments of climate change and its impacts, making continued research essential. MERGE addresses these challenges by advancing scientific understanding that supports climate mitigation and adaptation at global, regional, and local scales. Hosted by the Faculty of Science at Lund University, MERGE involves over 250 contributors, including senior and early-career scientists and supporting staff, working collaboratively to improve the knowledge base needed for informed climate action. | BECC - Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate ICOS Sweden is supported by and collaborates withe the SRA BECC. BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate) is a strategic research area jointly hosted by Lund University and the University of Gothenburg. It brings together over 200 researchers to study how climate change and land‑use decisions affect terrestrial ecosystems, biodiversity, and the ecosystem services that support society. BECC integrates expertise across biology, environmental science, economics, and social sciences to understand ecosystem dynamics and to develop sustainable management strategies. Its research focuses on forests, agriculture, urban environments, and Arctic systems, aiming to assess climate impacts, evaluate policy options, and support adaptation and mitigation efforts. BECC also works closely with policymakers and stakeholders to translate scientific knowledge into effective conservation and resilience strategies |
Collaborative data initiatives
Phenocam.se provides a gallery of image examples from the phenocam networks in Sweden and information how to access the data. The images provide snapshots of the status of vegetation through the growing seasons. phenocam.se was initiated by the Swedish phenology network (SLU), SITES and ICOS Sweden. | Researchdata.se is a platform where you can find, share, and reuse research data from a wide range of disciplines. You will also find links to the data from the Swedish ICOS and SITES stations, when you search for the respective station name (e.g. Abisko). Researchdata.se was initiated by the National Research infrastructure SND. |