China has officially launched a pioneering observation experiment to explore land-atmosphere interactions in the Mount Qomolangma region of Shigatse. This initiative, spearheaded by the Aerospace Information Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, aims to deepen our understanding of 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. She emphasized that studying these interactions in the Mount Qomolangma region is vital not only for the climate of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and its surrounding areas but also for its potential influence on the global climate through complex feedback mechanisms and atmospheric circulation.
The research team will utilize unmanned aerial platforms to conduct observations at a high-altitude site on the northern side of Mount Qomolangma, situated at approximately 4,200 meters above sea level. This strategic placement will allow for the collection of comprehensive data on moisture flux, latent heat flux, sensible heat flux, carbon flux, and radiation flux between the land surface and the atmosphere.
In addition to aerial platforms, the team will integrate data from ground stations and remote-sensing satellites to perform multi-temporal and multi-spatial comprehensive observations. This holistic approach is expected to yield valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of land-atmosphere interactions and their broader implications for climate science.
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China begins land-atmosphere interaction experiment in Xizang
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