Abstract
The exchange of energy and water between the lithosphere and atmosphere mainly takes place at the ground surface. Therefore, freeze/thaw condition at the ground surface is an important factor in examining the interactions between the land surface and atmosphere. Based on the observation data obtained by CEOP/CAMP-Tibet, the diurnal freeze/thaw cycles of the ground surface near Naqu, central Tibetan Plateau was preliminarily analyzed. The results show that the surface layer was completely frozen for approximately one month. However, the time that the ground surface experienced diurnal freeze/thaw cycles was about 6 months. The high frequency of freeze/thaw cycles at the ground surface significantly influences water and energy exchanges between ground and atmosphere over half a year. The interaction processes between the ground and atmosphere under different soil conditions (such as complete thaw, complete freeze and diurnal freeze/thaw cycles) are issues worthy of further examination.
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Supported by the National Key Basic Research Program (Grant No. 2005CB422004), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40571036), the Century Program of CAS (Grant No. 2004401) and the Talent Program of CAREERI, CAS
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Yang, M., Yao, T., Gou, X. et al. Diurnal freeze/thaw cycles of the ground surface on the Tibetan Plateau. CHINESE SCI BULL 52, 136–139 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-007-0004-8
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-007-0004-8