River ecosystem metabolism modelling outputs (Lachlan River, NSW, 2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30)

The purpose of the modelling was to 1) build knowledge around how river flow and connectivity affect aquatic ecosystem metabolism, and 2) provide a robust case study for scaling flow-ecology responses to larger spatial scales (i.e., an entire catchment). This data collection contains the predicted rates of ecosystem metabolism (gross primary production and ecosystem respiration) at unmonitored locations on the Lachlan River, NSW, Australia.\nLineage: These data were produced using a spatio-temporal modelling framework. Rates of gross primary production (GPP) and ecosystem respiration (ER) were modelled as a function of monthly air temperature, monthly solar exposure, discharge magnitude, and discharge temporal variability. These variables, together with estimated spatial and temporal dependencies, were subsequently used to estimate GPP and ER at unmonitored locations along the Lachlan River.\n\nFull details available in Giling et al. Season and Flow Drive Productivity of a Regulated River (2025) Ecosystems. In press.