Seasonal soil active layer measurements from a Circumpolar Active Layer monitoring (CALM) grid, R50a Urengoy gas field, West Siberia 2008-2020

• Main Author: Shiklomanov, Nikolay
• Format: Dataset
• Language: English
• Published: NSF Arctic Data Center 2021
• Subjects: Earth Science; Cryosphere; Active Layer; Grid; 500 Meters to 1 Kilometer; Probes; Field Survey; Weekly to Monthly; Urengoy; Active layer monitoring; Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost; permafrost; Siberia
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.18739/a21r6n21k; https://arcticdata.io/catalog/view/doi:10.18739/A21R6N21K

The Circumpolar Active Layer Monitoring (CALM) program represents the only coordinated program providing collection, standardization, open access, and dissemination of active-layer data world-wide. Widespread, systematic changes in the thickness of the active layer could have profound effects on the flux of greenhouse gases, on the human infrastructure in cold regions, and on landscape and hydrologic processes. It is therefore critical that observational and analytical procedures continue over decadal periods to assess trends and detect cumulative, long-term changes. This dataset contains active-layer observations conducted by the CALM program since the 1990s, supported by a series of National Science Foundation (NSF) awards. CALM program is an integral part of the Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost. CALM 2020 data are significantly reduced due to pandemic-related travel restrictions. Available 2020 data are limited in terms of extent, and observations were not as controlled as previous years in terms of measurement timing or method, and therefore should be treated with caution.