Figure 1

This diagram, as explained in the text, illustrates the Satellite Data Assimilation System. Satellite observations are combined with field observations and the data is then assimilated into a model. We can then extract a high level product. If climate projections are included, one can extract predictions on ecosystems.

Figure 2

This diagram shows the solar radiation energy, and short and long wavelength radiation that it induces. It also illustrates the contribution of water in ecosystems and its influence on the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle.

Figure 3

This set of maps illustrates plant productivity in Canada in 2002 and 2005 as described in the paragraph text.