Disturbance Logic¶
Disturbances cause rapid carbon transfers across pools and can produce direct atmospheric emissions.
Document Control¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Geraldson Muluh |
| Owner | Science lead or delegate |
| Audience | Analysts and reviewers |
| Last reviewed | 2026-03-27 |
| Review cadence | Quarterly |
Disturbance Representation¶
A disturbance event typically includes:
- affected area (spatial extent)
- disturbance type (for example fire, harvest, insects)
- transfer logic (transition multipliers between pools)
Typical Disturbance Behaviors¶
Harvest¶
- transfers merchantable biomass to product-sector pathways
- transfers residues to dead organic matter pools
Fire¶
- emits portions of biomass and dead organic matter to atmosphere
- transfers remaining biomass to dead pools
Deforestation / Land-Use Change¶
- applies permanent class transition logic
- can trigger high immediate emissions from biomass and soil disturbance