Milestones

MS No.	Milestone name	WP No.	Lead beneficiary	Lead beneficiary	PI	Delivery date date (Month)	Comments	Completed?
MS1	First 6 months data from flux network in database	WP1	1	1_NERC	Eiko Nemitz	18		Achieved
MS2	Final 9 months data from flux network in database	WP1	1	1_NERC	Eiko Nemitz	24		Achieved
MS3	Data from 1st synchronised campaign in database	WP1	1	1_NERC	Eiko Nemitz	20		Achieved
MS4	Data from 2nd synchronised campaign in database	WP1	1	1_NERC	Eiko Nemitz	24		Achieved
MS5	Data from integrated forest campaign in database	WP1	1	1_NERC	Eiko Nemitz	16		Achieved
MS6	Data on soil and litter emissions under changing climate conditions in database	WP2	22	22_BOKU	Sophie Zechmeister	44	Data QA/QCd in database	Achieved
MS7	Improved description of drying-re-wetting effects on soil NO emissions for different soil types, management and climate zones handed available for inclusion in models	WP2	10	10_KIT	Klaus Butterbach-Bahl	24	Modellers confirm receiving parameterisations	Achieved
MS8	BVOC exchange rates under simulated combined climate change and pollution available to modellers	WP2	9	9_CNR	Francesco Loreto	24	Modellers confirm receiving parameterisations	Achieved
MS9	O₃ balance data for Mediterranean and Boreal forest species for input in models	WP2	7	7-Juelich	Thomas Mentel	29	Modellers confirm receiving parameterisations	Achieved
MS10	O₃ balance for Mediterranean and Boreal forest species considering heat and drought stress for input in models	WP2	7	7-Juelich	Thomas Mentel	45	Modellers confirm receiving parameterisations	Achieved
MS11	Workshop for summarizing state of the art of the different models(modules and to outline in detail the upcoming developing work and strategies for model uncertainty assessment (joined action with WP1.4))	WP3	10	10_KIT	Klaus Butterbach-Bahl	6	Workshop held & workshop report published on project website	Achieved
MS12	Summary report (on site applications of improved NH₃/NO and VOC models, including uncertainty assessment and comparison with original approaches)	WP3	13	13_INRA	Benjamin Loubet	24	Report received and published on project website	Achieved
MS13	Provision of site based estimates of NH₃/NO and VOC exchange for ÉCLAIRE core sites for present and future environmental conditions	WP3	10	10_KIT	Klaus Butterbach-Bahl	44	Site operators confirm data received	Achieved
MS14	Measurement network established for monthly Nr concentrations at the ÉCLAIRE effect study sites. Start of monitoring for years 2 and 3	WP4	13	13_INRA	Benjamin Loubet	12	Reports from all network sites received	Cancelled, task 4.4 replaced with measurements during the Po valleys campaign
MS15	Literature review	WP4	18	18_FMI		12		Achieved
MS16	New ÉCLAIRE experimental datasets (used to develop dose-response functions in collaboration with WPs 1.3 & 3.4)	WP4	12	12_SEI-Y, UoY	Lisa Emberson	18	Model parameterisaton updated and tested	Achieved
MS17	Improved representation of the influence of environmental drivers (meteorological, phenological, CO₂, N_r) on stomatal conductance and the partitioning between stomatal and non-stomatal deposition of O₃ and their incorporation in the EMEP model	WP4	12	12_SEI-Y, UoY	Lisa Emberson	24	Model parameterisaton updated and tested	Achieved
MS18	Incorporation of results from flux monitoring data generated within ÉCLAIRE into process modelling framework	WP4	13	13_INRA	Benjamin Loubet	24	Model parameterisaton updated and tested	Achieved
MS19	Calibration of model parameterisation completed	WP4	13	13_INRA	Benjamin Loubet	30	Validation runs of updated models available	Achieved
MS20	Preliminary estimates of N_r and O₃ fluxes at the effects study sites inferred from monitored concentrations	WP4	13	13_INRA	Benjamin Loubet	30	Initial results from inferential modelling available	Cancelled
MS21	Comparison of inferential model estimates with EMEP model results	WP4	13	13_INRA	Benjamin Loubet	33	Initial results from inferential modelling validated vs. odel results	Cancelled
MS22	Provision of site based estimates of NH₃/NO and VOC exchange for ÉCLAIRE core sites for present and future environmental conditions	WP4	13	13_INRA	Benjamin Loubet	44	Site based estimates received from core site operators	Achieved
MS23	Evaluation of AR5 and other simulations with climate and chemistry global models regarding current	WP5	11	11_JRC		18		Achieved
MS24	Future simulations with improved biogenic and soil emissions	WP5	11	11_JRC	Alessandro Cescatti	24		Achieved
MS25	WP meeting and decision on emission-model experimental protocol, including spatial and temporal profiles (in coordination with the other C2 WPs)	WP6	10	10_KIT	Klaus Butterbach-Bahl	8	Meeting held and meeting report published on project website	Achieved
MS26	First improved emission estimates, based on model development	WP6	10	10_KIT	Almut Arneth	24	Model results available and QA/QCd	Achieved
MS27	Improved emission estimates, documented to other groups in ÉCLAIRE, evaluation against ÉCLAIRE results	WP6	10	10_KIT	Almut Arneth	30	Evaluation results disseminated within the project and to stakeholders	Achieved
MS28	Implementation and initial testing of coupled model system: EMEP with C1 (preliminary) DO₃SE and canopy-chemistry models, combined with WP2.1 boundary conditions and WP2.2 emissions and landcover changesatEuropean level.	WP7	6	6_met.no	David Simpson	24	Model system set up and tested	Achieved
MS29	Initial ensemble runs for current conditions	WP7	6	6_met.no	David Simpson	18	Model results available and tested/validated	Achieved
MS30	Incorporation of sub-grid methodology from WP2.4 into EMEP model	WP7	6	6_met.no	David Simpson	30	Updated model parameterization available for testing	Achieved
MS31	Future scenario data-sets ready	WP7	6	6_met.no	David Simpson	30	Scenario datasets documented and checked (WP6)	Achieved
MS32	“Final” model-system ready.Commencement of source-receptor calculations	WP7	6	6_met.no	David Simpson	36	Report on status of model system available and published on project website	Achieved
MS33	Inventory of relevant local scale models	WP8	8	8_ECN	Albert Bleeker	10		Achieved
MS34	Report on local scale models inventory	WP8	8	8_ECN	Albert Bleeker	12		Achieved
MS35	Update of NitroScape to reflect ÉCLAIRE needs	WP8	8	8_ECN	Albert Bleeker	16	Updated NitroScape model available for model runs	Achieved
MS36	Concentration/Deposition maps (e.g. NH₃ on 5 km x 5 km, 1 km x 1 km, up to 50 m x 50 m resolution) available for further use in ÉCLAIRE (e.g. WP4.4)	WP8	8	8_ECN	Albert Bleeker/Dave Simpson	16	Data available and documented for use by other components	Achieved
MS37	Description of local scale interactions between air quality and climate change, based on e.g. NitroScape / EMEP4UK	WP8	8	8_ECN	Albert Bleeker	30		Achieved
MS38	Sub-grid module available for implementation in EMEP model	WP8	8	8_ECN	Albert Bleeker	40	Model version with new module available	Achieved
MS39	Compilation of data from published papers and list of knowledge gaps	WP9	1	1_NERC	Gina Mills/Sue Owen	12	Report available and published on project website	Achieved
MS40	Completion of data compilation	WP9	1	1_NERC	Gina Mills/Sue Owen	18	Data compiled and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS41	Completion of meta-analysis and handing over of data for use in WP3.4 and 3.5.	WP9	1	1_NERC	Gina Mills/Sue Owen	24	DataQA/QCd, and released for further use	Achieved
MS42	Component-kick off meeting – discussion of experimental approaches and responses	WP10	3	3_DTU	Claus Beier	2	Meeting held and meeting report published on the project website	Achieved
MS43	Protocol for experimental approaches and interactions	WP10	3	3_DTU	Claus Beier	3	Protocol document written and published on the project website	Achieved
MS44	Protocol for response measurements	WP10	3	3_DTU	Claus Beier	6	Protocol document written and published on the project website	Achieved
MS45	Data- model interaction and initial model application workshop	WP10	3	3_DTU	Teis Miekkelson	20	Workshop held and workshop report published on website	Achieved
MS46	Data-model interaction and final model application	WP10	3	3_DTU	Gina Mills	30	Models ready for application and data avaiable	Achieved
MS47	Completion of experimental set-up	WP11	9	9_CNR	Elena Paoleti / Francesco Loreto	6	Experiments set up and ready to start	Achieved
MS48	Completion of data collection on NEE, GHG, soil pore water C and N and M3.3.3 species change	WP11	9	9_CNR	Elena Paoleti/Francesco Loreto	12	Data compiled and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS49	Completion of measurements of ozone uptake, water exchange, chemical analysis and gas exchange	WP11	9	9_CNR	Elena Paoleti/Francesco Loreto	18	Data compiled and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS50	Submission of data to database for modelling purposes (WP3.5)	WP11	9	9_CNR	Elena Paoleti/Francesco Loreto	24	Data QA/QCd and released foruse	Achieved
MS51	Completion of analysis of water use efficiency, water deficit, analysis of gas fluxes and soil pore water chemistry and assessment of release of induced volatiles that signal hypersensitive responses (NO) and structural foliar damage (LOX, methanol) under pollution (O₃, aerosol)	WP11	9	9_CNR	Elena Paoleti/Francesco Loreto	24	Analysis documented and synthesis document provided	Achieved
MS52	Assignment of thresholds of O₃ damage and BVOC-mediated O₃ detoxification capacity, to be delivered for modelling refinement (WP3.5)	WP11	9	9_CNR	Elena Paoleti/Francesco Loreto	33	Threshold information reported to modelers	Achieved
MS53	Identification of empirical data required for model application to derive dose-response relationships and novel thresholds	WP12	12	12_SEI-Y, UoY	Lisa Emberson	6		Achieved
MS54	Identification of key response variables for ozone and N pollution	WP12	12	12_SEI-Y, UoY	Lisa Emberson	12	Working document on variables documented and circulated	Achieved
MS55	Application of DOSE_C to develop dose-response relationships	WP12	12	12_SEI-Y, UoY	Lisa Emberson	24	Model applied and tested	Delayed till M42
MS56	Identification of priorities for model development, final list of models for inclusion, and data requirements for parameterisation and testing	WP13	1	1_NERC	Chris Evans	6	Report completed and published on project website	Achieved
MS57	Collation of preliminary data from experimental sites for initial model application	WP13	1	1_NERC	Chris Evans	12	Data compiled and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS58	Initial application and testing of integrated models to simulate biogeochemical and vegetation changes at C3 experimental sites	WP13	1	1_NERC	Chris Evans	18	Models applied and tested	Achieved
MS59	Update of experimental datasets, completed testing of site-based and regional-scale models at experimental sites, and provision of outputs to C4	WP13	1	1_NERC	Chris Evans	24	Data compiled and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS60	Completion of scenario assessments of ecosystem responses to air pollution and climate change at experimental sites, based on final collated datasets	WP13	1	1_NERC	Chris Evans	36	Report completed and published on project website	Achieved
MS61	Upgraded version of DGVMs and DSVMs operational.	WP14	11	11_JRC	Alessandro Cescatti	18	Models tested and available for application	Achieved
MS62	ÉCLAIRE modelling platform linking DGVMs, DSVMs, climate and air pollution fields operational	WP14	11	11_JRC	Alessandro Cescatti	24	Model platform tested and available for application	Achieved
MS63	Database with ensemble runs of DGVM on common climate and air pollution scenariosreleased, improved understanding of where models provide robust projections and where largest uncertainties lie	WP14	11	11_JRC	Alessandro Cescatti	36	Data compiled and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS64	VSD+ and MADOC model developed for regional application using gridded European data	WP15	4	4_ALTERRA	Gert Jan Reinds	12	Models tested and available for application	Achieved
MS65	FORSPACE-VSD+ and JULES-MADOC models coupled for prediction of air pollution and climate impacts on soil quality	WP15	4	4_ALTERRA	Wim de vries	24	Models tested and available for application	Achieved
MS66	Parameterisation and linking of VSD+ with PROPS at a European scale, to support final large-scale scenario assessments of plant species and soil quality impacts (D4.2.4)	WP15	4	4_ALTERRA	Gert Reinds	32	Models tested and available for application	Achieved
MS67	Indicators for geo-chemical and biological endpoints are identified to enable the mapping of critical thresholds.	WP16	14	14_RIVM	Max Posh	12	Indicator set compiled and documented	Achieved
MS68	Inverse updated model approaches are available relatingquantifiable indicators of well specified natural endpoints to the dose of N deposition and concentration	WP16	14	14_RIVM	Max Posh	18	Models tested and available for application	Achieved
MS69	An updated dataset of European soil and vegetation data is available for use in European scale model application.	WP16	14	14_RIVM	Max Posh	24	Data compiled, QA/QCd and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS70	Analysis of exceedances of critical thresholds for N-compounds (concentrations and depositions) and ozone uptake and their interlinkages	WP16	14	14_RIVM	Max Posh	44	Analysis completed and documented	Achieved
MS71	Assessment of existing soil and vegetation data resources and their availability	WP17	23	23_UPM	Mark Theobald	6		Achieved
MS72	All requests for external soil and vegetation data submitted (if necessary)	WP17	23	23_UPM	Mark Theobald	9	Requests logged and status documented	Achieved
MS73	Regional and landscape scale soil and vegetation databases complete	WP17	23	23_UPM	Mark Theobald	12	Data compiled, QA/QCd and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS74	Database of atmospheric concentrations and deposition (from WP2.4) for the present period (e.g. 2010) at the regional and landscape scales complete	WP17	23	23_UPM	Mark Theobald	16	Data compiled, QA/QCd and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS75	Soil/vegetation model testing complete at the regional and landscape scales	WP17	23	23_UPM	Antonio Vallejo	28	Models tested and validated, results documented	To be cancelled
MS76	Critical threshold and exceedance modelling complete for regional and landscape scales	WP17	23	23_UPM	Antonio Vallejo	36	Data compiled, QA/QCd and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS77	Uncertainty assessment complete and peer-review article submitted	WP17	23	23_UPM	Antonio Vallejo	40	Publication submitted	Achieved
MS78	Agreed prioritisation of ecosystems and ecosystem services (Component 5 status workshop)	WP18	34	34_EMRC	Michael Holland	12		Achieved
MS79	Agreed modelling framework in place	WP18	34	34_EMRC	Michael Holland	24	Framework described and documented	Achieved
MS80	First complete set of scenario results (part of a joint Component 5 workshop)	WP18	34	34_EMRC	Michael Holland	30		Achieved
MS81	Results finalized for evaluation and dissemination (part of a joint component 5 workshop)	WP18	34	34_EMRC	Michael Holland	42		Achieved
MS82	First presentation of progress to the Working Group on Effect under the UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution including its International Co-operative Programmes on Forests, Water, Integrated Monitoring and Vegetation	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	9, 21, 33, 45	Presentations held and stakeholder feedback received and documented	Achieved
MS83	Second presentation of progress to the Workig Group on Effect under the UNECE Convention on LRTAP	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	21	Workshop held and workshop report published on project website	Achieved
MS84	Third presentation of progress to the Workig Group on Effect under the UNECE Convention on LRTAP	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	33	Presentations held and stakeholder feedback received and documented	Achieved
MS85	Final presentation of progress to the Workig Group on Effect under the UNECE Convention on LRTAP	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	45	Framework described and documented	Achieved: Agenda Minutes
MS86	Effect indicators and critical thresholds	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	12	Data compiled and uploaded to database	Achieved
MS87	First presentation to - and review by ICPC M&M	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	16	Workshop held and workshop report published on project website	Achieved: Agenda Minutes
MS88	Second presentation to - and review by ICPC M&M	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	28	Workshop held and workshop report published on project website	Achieved: Agenda Minutes
MS89	Final presentation to - and review by ICPC M&M	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	40	Workshop held and workshop report published on project website	Achieved: Agenda Minutes
MS90	Modeling framework in place, agreed within Component 5 and between other components (seeFig. 1.5)	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	24	Workshop held and report published on project website	Achieved
MS91	Discussion of preliminary set of scenario specific adverse effects (Component 5 workshop)	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	30	Workshop held and report published on project website	Achieved
MS92	First complete set of scenario results (2050 and beyond, cost-optimized emission abatement following the metrics as recommended by ÉCLAIRE) - Component 5 workshop	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	36	Workshop held and report published on project website	Achieved
MS93	Results finalized for evaluation and dissemination (component 5 workshop)	WP19	14	14_RIVM	Jean Paul Hettelingh	42	Workshop held and workshop report published on project website	Achieved
MS94	Stakeholder workshop (in collaboration with NIAM, the National Integrated assesment modelling group)	WP20	5	5_IIASA	Markus Amann	7		Achieved
MS95	Component 5 status workshop	WP20	5	5_IIASA	Markus Amann	12		Achieved
MS96	Setup of modelling system complete (workshop)	WP20	5	5_IIASA	Markus Amann/Wilfried Winiwarter	19		Achieved
MS97	First complete set of scenario results	WP20	5	5_IIASA	Markus Amann/Wilfried Winiwarter	30	First complete set of scenario results (2050 and beyond, cost-optimized emission abatement following the metrics as recommended by ÉCLAIRE) - Component 5 workshop	Achieved
MS98	Results finalized for evaluation and dissemination (component 5 workshop)	WP20	5	5_IIASA	Markus Amann/Wilfried Winiwarter	42		Achieved
MS99	Information exchange between internal users and scenario team established	WP21	5	5_IIASA	Markus Amann	12	Working document compiled and logged	Achieved
MS100	Common measurement protocols for C1 and C3 agreed and distributed	WP21	15	15_FDEA-ART	Christof Ammann	8	Protocols published on project website	Achieved
MS101	Modelling and uncertainty assessment protocols written and distributed	WP21	28	28_UEDIN	David Reay	9	Protocols published on project website	Achieved
MS102	First report on uncertainty in model output due to structural elements	WP21	28	28_UEDIN	David Reay	36	Report completed and published on project website	Achieved
MS103	Final report on uncertainty in model output due to structural elements	WP21	28	28_UEDIN	David Reay	48	Report completed and published on project website
MS104	DP and DMP first drafts written and agreed by DMC	WP21	1	1_NERC	Sue Owen	6	Draft documents published on project website	Achieved
MS105	ÉCLAIRE data portal online with user registration	WP21	1	1_NERC	Sue Owen	6	Data portal live and tested	Achieved
MS106	Database software ready to accept data for all components, documentation and guides complete and posted on the portal	WP21	1	1_NERC	Sue Owen	12	Data portal ready to receive data, fully tested	Achieved
MS107	Data uploaded and QA checked for months 1-18	WP21	1	1_NERC	Bill Bealey	24	QA/QC for data uploads conducted and documented	Achieved
MS108	Data uploaded and QA checked for months 19-36	WP21	1	1_NERC	Sue Owen	40	QA/QC for data uploads conducted and documented	Achieved
MS109	Final data uploaded, final reports	WP21	1	1_NERC	Sue Owen	48	QA/QC for data uploads conducted and documented
MS110	Project office established and operational	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	1	Project office internal meeting held	Achieved
MS111	1st periodic project meeting held	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	18		Achieved
MS112	2nd periodic project meeting held	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	36		Achieved
MS113	Final periodic project meeting held	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	48		Achieved
MS114	Gender Action Group established	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	3		Achieved
MS115	First periodicGender Action Report	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	19		Achieved
MS116	Second periodic Gender Action Reports	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	37		Achieved
MS117	Final periodic Gender Action Report	WP22	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	48
MS118	ÉCLAIRE Training plan adopted	WP23	23	23_UPM	Antonio Vallejo	7		Achieved
MS119	Concept for an ÉCLAIRE Summer School in year 2 adopted for implementation	WP23	23	23_UPM	Antonio Vallejo	13		Achieved
MS120	ÉCLAIRE Summer School held and evaluated	WP23	23	23_UPM	Antonio Vallejo	24		Achieved
MS121	ÉCLAIRE web portal launched	WP24	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	1		Achieved
MS122	Established links with relevant research projects	WP24	1	1_NERC	Mark Sutton	3		Achieved
MS123	Established links with relevant policy bodies	WP24	1	1_NERC	Mark Sutton	3		Achieved
MS124	Dissemination & communication plan published	WP24	1	1_NERC	C.Howard/A.Becher	12		Achieved