Seasonal soil active layer measurements from a Circumpolar Active Layer monitoring (CALM) grid, (U11B) Imnavait Creek WET, Alaska. 1995-2020

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 Federation (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.

环极活动层监测（Circumpolar Active Layer Monitoring, CALM）计划是全球范围内唯一的协调型项目，致力于活动层数据的采集、标准化处理、开放获取与传播。活动层厚度的大范围系统性变化，可能会对温室气体通量、寒区人类基础设施以及景观与水文过程产生深远影响。因此，持续开展数十年的观测与分析工作，对于评估变化趋势、识别累积性长期变化至关重要。本数据集收录了CALM计划自20世纪90年代以来开展的活动层观测数据，相关工作得到了多批次国家科学联合会（National Science Federation, NSF）项目资助。CALM计划是全球冻土陆地网络（Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost）的核心组成部分。受新冠疫情相关旅行限制影响，2020年的CALM数据量大幅缩减。2020年可获取的数据在覆盖范围上存在局限，且观测在测量时机与方法上未如往年那般严格受控，因此使用该数据时需谨慎。