China has officially launched a groundbreaking observation experiment focusing on land-atmosphere interactions in the Mount Qomolangma region of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The initiative, spearheaded by the Aerospace Information Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, marks a significant step in understanding ecological and climate systems.
\"The interaction between the land surface and the atmosphere is a crucial component of ecological and climate systems,\" explained Jia Li, a researcher at the institute. He emphasized the importance of the Mount Qomolangma region, noting that land-atmosphere interactions here not only influence the climate of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and its surrounding areas but also have the potential to impact the global climate through complex feedback mechanisms and atmospheric circulation.
This experiment aims to gather comprehensive data that will enhance climate models and improve predictions related to regional and global climate patterns. By focusing on this critical area, Chinese scientists hope to contribute valuable insights to the global understanding of climate dynamics.
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China begins land-atmosphere experiment in Mount Qomolangma region
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