Vol.16, NO.3, 2005

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THEORY ON NON-LOCAL MULTI-SCALE TURBULENCE FOR BOUNDARY-LAYER HEAT TRANSPORT WITH ITS EXPERIMENT
Zhu Rong, Xu Dahai
2005, 16(3): 273-282.
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Following theories on multi-scale turbulence and transilient turbulence in the atmospheric boundary layer, a method is developed for non-local multi-scale turbulence for sensible heat flux and using data from Changdu station as the base for all-item observations in the second Tibetan Plateau Experiment (TIPEX) from May to August, 1998, sensible fluxes are calculated by means of a technique for non-local multi-scale turbulence and a classic similarity scheme separately. Analysis of the calculations shows that the first method is responsible for the upgradient transport of sensible heat and for the higher fluxes in the near-neutral stratification over the Plateau. Besides, the multi-scale theory needs further improvement in an effort to raise the precision of the calculations.
AN OBJECTIVE TECHNIQUE FOR ESTIMATING TROPICAL CYCLONE INTENSITY FROM GEOSTATIONARY METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE OBSERVATION
Wang Jin, Jiang Jixi
2005, 16(3): 283-292.
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An objective technique for estimating tropical cyclone (TC) intensity is proposed in the context of GMS-5 blackbody temperatures (TBB) from 15 TCs over the northwestern Pacific Ocean during 2001—2002 and multiple TBB factors taken form the TC intensity-representative cloud system as well as the latitude of TC cores and the data from the Tropical Cyclones Annual that are treated by stepwise regression, leading to an objective scheme for TC intensity estimation after a number of experiments, with the complex correlation coefficient being more than 0.80. The scheme-estimated TC central pressures show the complex correlation coefficient of 0.89 between 24 h running mean and the annual, used samples having ±10 hPa difference between the two sources are more than 83%, the result is close to the result reported by US researchers. Also, validations of two TCs recorded in 2000 is successful, it is likely that the scheme will replace the subjective technique of Dvorak in current use to be a new method on a operational basis.
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE APPLICATION OF CROP SIMULATION MODELS IN AGROMETEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
Ma Yuping, Wang Shili, Wang Futang
2005, 16(3): 293-303.
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Aimed at the requirement of agrometeorological services and based on meteorological data and crop data in 1961—2000 in 5 typical meteorological stations, the impact of regional meteorological condition on maize growth and development was assessed by using crop model. The method of calculating average simulated biomass as evaluation standards under average climate condition was studied. The resolution to real-time dynamic evaluating and evaluation summary for agrometeorological conditions during crop growing season was proposed, including change in biomass and effects of temperature and soil moisture. Several case studies were presented. The validation results show that the method is satisfied.
THE STUDY OF THE BLOCKING CIRCULATION DEVELOPMENT EXCITED BY THE BAROTROPIC AND BAROCLINIC ENSTROPHY INTERACTION
Huang Changxing, Li Weijing
2005, 16(3): 304-311.
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Using barotropic and baroclinic enstrophy equations, an Okhotsk blocking occurring from June 3—11, 1998 is diagnosed. Results show that total enstrophy and the barotropic counterpart vary remarkably, clearly revealing different characteristics in fermenting, maintaining and decaying phases of the blocking, and barotropic and baroclinic kinetic energy shows insignificant features for the blocking development. The inter-transformation of the barotropic and baroclinic enstrophy and their flux generating mechanism in and outside the blocking region are two major factors for its establishment and maintenance, which occurs in such a way that baroclinic enstrophy is made to grow through the net flux mechanism, followed by converting increased baroclinic enstrophy via the mechanism into barotropic enstrophy and through their transformation mechanism the increased barotropic is converted into baroclinic enstrophy; at the same time barotropic entrophy is made to increase via its net flux generating mechanism. The combination of the two mechanisms causes barotropic enstrophy increase and remain constant, leading to the formation of the blocking circulation but, in contrast, baroclinic enstrophy increases very little.
Atmospheric Stability Analysis of Wuhan Rainstorm in July 1998
An Jie, Zhang Lifeng
2005, 16(3): 313-321.
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In terms of the stability of the background field, a 2D Boussinesq approximation model is adopted, and from the prognostic field exported by the model on an hourly basis a background field during the rainstorm is taken, followed by the method for minimum of the function to get a stratification parameter and heating rate, with which to discuss the role of unstable disturbance during the rainfall. Evidence suggests that heat released from condensation exerts distinct effects on the generation and development of rainstorm instability. At the early and prime stages the environmental exhibits dynamically instable disturbance that propagates at a small angle with flow, i. e., instability of 2D plane wave. The torrential rain occurs under the joint action of the thermal and dynamic factors.
Simulation of Forcing of Sulfate Aerosol on Direct Radiation and Its Climate Effect over Middle and Eastern China
Tian Hua, Ma Jianzho ng, Li Weiliang, Liu Hongli
2005, 16(3): 322-333.
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Investigation is performed of the space/time features of MODIS data retrieved aerosol optical thickness in the east and middle of China in 2001 and MM5 simulation is conducted of the forcing of sulphate aerosol on direct radiation and its climate effect. Evidence shows that optical thickness is greater in the Sichuan Basin, middle-lower reaches of the Yangtze, Huanghe-Huaihe valley, Guangdong and Guangxi and varies on a seasonal basis, with its maximum in spring. The response of surface temperature to forcing exhibits distinct features on a regional and seasonal basis, with marked temperature drop in the south (north) of the target area in winter, spring and autumn (summer); in terms of regional mean, the forcing is –34.53, –22.76, –22.56 and –20 W/m2 in spring, winter and autumn, in order under a clear sky for the eastern and middle part and in terms of the drop in surface temperature the study region shows –0.65, –0.37, –0.34 and –0.09oC in winter, autumn, spring and summer, respectively.
The Winter Air Temperature Anomalies and the Changes of the Atmosphere Circulation Characteristics in Southern Northeast China
Yang Suy ing, Wang Qianqian, Sun Fenghua
2005, 16(3): 334-344.
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Based on the analysis of spatial/temporal characteristics of the winter air temperature anomalies in Northeast China, this paper particularly discusses the current factors which influences the winter air temperature in Northeast China by use of the monthly mean data of NCEP/NCAR during 1951-2001. The main results indicate that the winter air temperature in Northeast China is in cold period before 1985, with the lowest in 1960s; warm period occurs after 1985, a inflexion point in 1986. The anomaly existed 3-4 years, 8-9 years and 16-18 years periodic variation; the abnormal trend is similar with the areas that in the north of the Yellow River, it is one of notably warming regions in China. Is the current factor influences the winter air temperature anomaly in the Northeast China is mainly effected by the atmosphere circulation anomaly, which including Siberian high anomaly, the East Asian trough anomaly, the acreage of polar vortex anomaly, the Asian winter monsoon anomaly and the anomaly of the west-wind circulation in East-Asian.
Analyses on Average Temperature Difference Resulted from Different Calculation Methods
Liu Xiaoning, Zhang Hongzheng, Li Qingxiang
2005, 16(3): 345-356.
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Based on the temperature observations at 699 national base stations from 1961 to 2002, analysis is performed of the difference between average temperatures by means of different methods. The result shows that due to different calculating methods with 4 observations and 3 observations on a daily basis, certain difference arises in averaging 4 and 3 observations. This difference is remarkable in spatial distribution. The 3 observations averaging is higher in the west and north, but low in the southeast. There is an increasing tendency in the difference for the central and western part, owing to the rise of minimum temperature. As a result, in using mean temperatures attention should be paid to the methods to avoid errors then the average of temperature is applied in study.
Actuality of Summer Urban Heat Island and the Impact of Urban Planning “Wedge-shaped Greenland” to Reducing the Intensity of Urban Heat Island in Beijing
Tong Hua, Liu Huizhi, Li Yanming, Sang Jianguo, Hu Fei
2005, 16(3): 357-366.
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Based on the remote sensing and surface observations, the actuality of urban heat island and the temperature distribution characteristics of urban land surface in Beijing are obtained. Using urban boundary layer model of Peking University, the study focuses on the impact of “Wedge-shaped greenland” plan on Beijing urban climate in the view of meteorology. This three-dimension urban boundary layer model is developed by using surface temperature calculated by energy balance model as lower boundary condition, and using mesoscale model MM5 as initial condition and lateral boundary conditions. This modeling system is used to investigate detailed structure of urban boundary layer under mesoscale background. Through case simulation, model system can simulate the characteristics of wind and temperature field correctly, and it can be used to do some test for the planning “Wedge-shaped greenland”. And the simulation result shows that this plan can reduce the temperature in and around the greenland, but it can result in the wind velocity reduction and bad ventilation in the downwind of the urban area.

Wavelet Analysis of Precipitation and Its Distribution in the Piedmont Region of Taihang Mountains—A Case Study at Luancheng Station
Li Fadong, Song Xianfang, Zhang Qiuying, Liu Changming, Zhang Xiying, Hu Chunsheng
2005, 16(3): 367-373.
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A 40-year time series of annual precipitation and its distribution during the growth period of winter wheat at Luancheng Station, Agro-ecosystem Experimental Station of Chinese Ecological Research Network, CAS, located in typical region of Piedmont region of Taihang Mountains, is analyzed by statistic and Mexican Hat Function wavelet analysis. The result shows that the period in different intervals is not stable, but variable. The annual precipitation variation can be divided into two periods, more than mean precipitation before 1980 and less than mean later, on the 40 years scale. On 10 to 30 years scale, it is richer before 1960s and less after 1997, and more or less between them. Furthermore, periodic variation of 5—7 years is found in shorter time scale. In a whole, from now to 2010, annual precipitation will have still a decreasing tendency, but is will be more than that of mean during the coming five years, possibly. Four times of alternate variation, more than mean precipitation before 1967, less from 1967 to 1983, richer from 1984 to 1994 and less after 1995, are found in the whole growing season of winter wheat.

Schemes and Applications of Grapes Model Standard Initialization
Huang Liping, Wu Xiangjun, Jin Zhiyan
2005, 16(3): 374-384.
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The designed schemes and programmed structures of the GRAPES model standard initialization (SI) system are introduced, with analysis of the initial fields from three schemes. Results indicate that fields of horizontal winds, temperatures and potential temperatures are not very sensitive to the precision of the interpolation scheme selected in sharp contrast to the geopotential field and Exner function for pressure that are sensitive to the accuracy of vertical interpolation. For generating model variables Scheme I is poorer compared to the others except its fast computational speed, but applicable to the model domain with smaller terrain gradient; either Schemes II or III can be chosen for use according to requirements. The SI system has its own primary functions, apart from which requirement-specific option of the system-provided regions, resolutions, number of vertical layers, and horizontal/vertical interpolation techniques given by the flexible designed programs can be made to satisfying the requirements of initial values, thereby facilitating the model development, research and experiment.
Responses of Grassland Ecosystem to CO2 Enrichment and Climate Change
Xu Zhenzhu, Zhou Guang sheng, Wang Yuhui
2005, 16(3): 385-395.
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Global change and regional response are focused on by ecologists, botanist, geographers and agronomist. Rising temperature, precipitation distribution and land use pattern changes are caused by global change. The study on response and adaptation of grassland to CO2 enrichment and climate change is the key aspect that relationship between terrestrial ecosystem and global change is understood and predicted. This paper reviewed the effects of rising temperature, CO2 enrichment and water status change on grassland ecosystem recent several years, and put forward on 8 key scientific issues. It is believed that this paper will be useful to deeply understand the response of grassland ecosystem to global change and to discovery the methods that weaken the negative effects of global change, inspire mind, simulate interest, and provide the study basis.
Diagnosis of the Circulation for a Heavy Rain Event in a 500 hPa Summer Subtropical High Region
Zhang Guocai, Li Xiaoli, Qiao Lin
2005, 16(3): 396-401.
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In the context of NCEP/NCAR reanalysis and observations, study is undertaken of the causes of a heavy rain formation over the subtropical high center from July 26 to 27, 2003. Results show that cold air from the northeast at the mid-lower levels invading the high’s central region acts as an important factor, which functions in the following ways. First, the cold air leads to temperature drop in the middle to lower troposphere, with temperature rise in the boundary layer, thus causing unstable energy to be accumulated in large amounts over the fallout area. Second, it makes the boundary-layer wind converge, which thus excites ascending motion throughout the extent. Finally, this cold air provides rich supplies of water vapor for the rainstorm. Besides, the main body of the South Asia high moves east suddenly before the rainstorm begins and the axis of upper westerly jet keeps moving eastward and strengthening, with its exit region expanding towards the south, thereby shifting westward the main part of the central region of the high in the middle troposphere. In the meanwhile, the invading cold air is responsible for southward displacement of a cold vortex around Japan, creating a favorable condition for cold air to enter the rain zone in mid and lower levels.
Climatic Analysis on Typhoon Rainfall of East China and Affecting Factors of the Precipitation
Niu Xuexin, Dong Jiabin, Du Huiliang
2005, 16(3): 402-407.
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Study is performed on climate features of rainfall from typhoons of diverse paths in East China with main affecting factors investigated. Results suggest that the intrusion of cold air, topography, moisture and the duration are main contributing factors to rainfall. Two physical quantities are given for diagnosing the rainfall. And calculation indicates that the accuracy of forecasted thermal divergence is 32/34.
A Study on the Optimum Algorithm of Global Ocean-atmosphere Coupled Models
Wei Min, Luo Yong, Wang Lanning, Dong Min, Li Qingquan, Xu Ying
2005, 16(3): 408-412.
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The continuous development of climate model proposes higher requirements to better performance of computers. How to improve the capability of climate model running on current-stage computer resources becomes more and more urgent. The article is devoted to the optimization of Ocean-atmosphere Coupled Model via an editor or manually. It is shown that the optimized Global Ocean-atmosphere Coupled Model can raise the efficiency of the model operation by 60%, indicating that the optimization can help improve the performance of the model.