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Scientists Improve Gridded Precipitation Dataset for the Tibetan Plateau
In this study, scientists present a method for the production of gridded precipitation on the Tibetan Plateau (TP). This method reduces the statistical distribution error by correcting for wind-induced undercatch and optimizing the interpolation method.
2020-12-08 -
Black Carbon in Snow and Ice Enhances Glacier and Snow Melting
Black carbon (BC) is considered to be an important short-lived climate forcer. BC can darken the snow/ice surface, affect the energy balance, and hasten the melting of glaciers and snow.
2020-11-12 -
Scientists Evaluate Freeze-Thaw Changes of Seasonally Frozen Ground on the Tibetan Plateau
The freeze–thaw changes of seasonally frozen ground (SFG) are an important indicator of climate change. Based on observed daily freeze depth of SFG from meteorological stations on the Tibetan Plateau (TP) from 1960 to 2014, the spatial–temporal characteristics and trends in SFG were analyzed, and the relationships...
2020-11-03 -
Arctic Northeast Passage may be Navigable in the Near Future
Retreating Arctic sea ice under rapid warming is projected to continue. A new transarctic route, the Northeast Passage (NEP), may open in the near future, with considerable impacts on global shipping transportation.
2020-10-12 -
Scientists Investigate the Black Carbon Climate Effects in the Arctic in Winter and Spring
In this study, numerical simulations were performed using the Weather Research and Forecasting model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) in the Arctic in winter and spring for two years to investigate the atmospheric BC causing changes in surface radiation, meteorology, and atmospheric stability.
2020-09-30 -
Active Layer in Different Freeze-Thaw Stages Modifies Soil Respiration Dynamics
Freezing and thawing action of the active layer plays a significant role in soil respiration (Rs) in permafrost regions. However, little is known about how the freeze–thaw processes affect the Rs dynamics in different stages of the alpine meadow underlain by permafrost in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP).
2020-09-22 -
Scientists Improve Land Surface Model for Simulating Hydrothermal dynamics of Active Layer on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Soil hydrothermal regime of the active layer in the permafrost regions of the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau (QTP) is important to the underlying permafrost and the climate change dynamics in Asia.
2020-09-21 -
Latest Study Reveals the Charateristics and Sources of Microplastics in Freshwater Sediments
This study summarizes and compares the methods used in previous studies and provides suggestions for sampling and analysis of microplastics in freshwater sediment. This study also reviews the findings on microplastics in freshwater sediment, including abundance, morphological characteristics, polymer types, sources,...
2020-09-18
