what should we do with R_het_soil?

[teixeirak]

R_het_soil is currently included in the variable mapping diagram:

... and listed in the variables table, but with zero records (which is far from correct -- there are 756!). This is because we do not have it flagged for sending to EFDB in ForC_variables_mapping.csv.

My assessment of it was: "In theory, this can be used to help construct a belowground C balance. In practice, it's complex, and should only be done at a site level. I'd recommend avoiding this, at least for now." Valentyna commented "not needed".

We need to make a decision on this and be consistent. I want to consult the IPCC team about this (#40 ).

Once we decide on R_het_soil, we will need to:

• [x] update schematic figure
• [x] update variables table in paper
• [x] update variables mapping file
• [x] update stats on n records (if included)
• [x] update code pulling out n records by variable (~l. 150-162)
• [x] updates results text
• [x] check that conclusions from histogram figure don't change with updated results (if included)

[teixeirak]

From call 5/22:

• in theory, it is relevant

• in reality, they don't have any soil respiration

• should stay with variables in IPCC equations