This visit within the framework of the WATSON Cost action aimed to deepen the interaction between experimental hydrology and biogeochemistry at headwater catchment scale in between the two research groups that have long-term experience of monitoring headwater catchment experimental sites and have been generating coupling dataset between hydrology, water isotopic composition and hydrochemistry. The objective was to share and discuss the concept of vertical connectivity within the critical zone as main driver of headwater catchment hydro-biogeochemical functioning and to assess how the Studibach catchment could fit for additional studies on this theory. By its specific climate, bedrock composition and very shallow hydrological system, the Studibach is a complementary site regarding the Luxembourger experimental headwater catchments. Some general collaborative research ideas were assessed according to the STSM initial objectives and could lead to future collaborations within the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and the University of Zürich.
Christophe Hissler is the recipient of a Short term scientific missions grant
