Data-led methods for the analysis and interpretation of eddy covariance observations [Elektronische Ressource] / Vanessa Juliane Stauch

Data-Led Methods for the Analysis and Interpretation of Eddy Covariance Observations Vanessa Juliane Stauch Dissertation zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades "doctor rerum naturalium" (Dr. rer. nat.) in der Wissenschaftsdisziplin "Geoökologie" eingereicht an der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Potsdam Potsdam, den 11.09.2006 Institut für Geoökologie und Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung – UFZ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, although I'm not sure about the former. (Albert Einstein) Acknowledgements This work would have been impossible without the help and support of a number of people. I am particularly grateful to Prof Dr. Helmut Elsenbeer for the support of this PhD thesis at the University of Potsdam. PD Dr. Karsten Schulz for his constant support and motivation particularly over the last two years. He introduced me into the world of visions and strategies and made always sure that there is plenty of scope for the future. Dr. Andrew Jarvis for his friendship and uplifting support throughout. He taught me to think, to take a look over a cliff and not to lose sight of the most important things in life. Working with him is wearying for sure but definitely not to miss.