In this paper, based on the analysis of satellite measurements, the authors conclude that the continuous seasonal droughts intensify the browning of woody vegetation and that evergreen needleleaf forest(ENF) shows a l...In this paper, based on the analysis of satellite measurements, the authors conclude that the continuous seasonal droughts intensify the browning of woody vegetation and that evergreen needleleaf forest(ENF) shows a larger browning percentage than other woody vegetation types over Yunnan Province. Based on the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission(TRMM) precipitation standardized anomaly, in the dry season, which is from October to March, the 2010 drought affected an area of Yunnan Province 1.77 times larger than the 2012 drought, but in the post-drought months(April to June), the browning area of all woody vegetation in 2012 was 1.11 times larger than that in 2010 on the basis of the enhanced vegetation index(EVI) standardized anomaly. The reduction of vegetation greenness over large areas of Yunnan Province represents a photosynthetic capacity loss which will have an impact on carbon fluxes to the atmosphere.展开更多
The severest drought on record occurred in southwestern China from September 2009 until March 2010. In order to measure the impact the drought imposed on vegetation, we developed an evaluation indicator called the Veg...The severest drought on record occurred in southwestern China from September 2009 until March 2010. In order to measure the impact the drought imposed on vegetation, we developed an evaluation indicator called the Vegetation Index Anomaly （VIA） based on MODIS/EVI. The tempo- spatial pattern of this impact was analyzed. Given that this impact may be modulated by many factors, the responses of different vegetation types （woodland, grassland and cropland）, and the spatial pattern of meteorological drought were also analyzed. Results show that more than 50% of vegetation suffered because of this drought event, but there was significant tempo-spatial variability in the range and intensity of impact. This variability may be caused by many factors. Of the three major vegetation types, cropland was the most sensitive to drought, followed by grassland and then woodland. In addition, meteorological factors （precipitation and air temperature） also played a role; however, obvious differences exist between the spatial distribution pattern of drought-stricken vegetation and that of meteorological drought, which further demonstrates the intervention of other factors besides meteorological factors. So compared to meteorological drought, the vegetation index may be more useful for measuring the actual intensity, duration and impact of drought events. The limitations of vegetation indices are also considered.展开更多
以辽西北为研究区域,选取典型干旱年2009年作物(春玉米)主要生长季,采用表观热惯量(apparent thermal inertia,ATI)、距平植被指数(anomalies of vegetation index,AVI)和植被供水指数(vegetation supply water index,VSWI)3种基于不同...以辽西北为研究区域,选取典型干旱年2009年作物(春玉米)主要生长季,采用表观热惯量(apparent thermal inertia,ATI)、距平植被指数(anomalies of vegetation index,AVI)和植被供水指数(vegetation supply water index,VSWI)3种基于不同理论的遥感干旱指数方法对土壤水分进行反演,分析其监测效果。结果表明,3种指数分别在一定程度上反映出了辽西北地区2009年的旱情趋势,但得到的反演结果并不一致;ATI在中高植被覆盖率下的监测效果高于预期结果,比较符合历史气象资料;AVI可以有效反映当年作物主要生长季各时期相对的受旱状况;VSWI夸大了植被的影响作用,存在严重的滞后性。展开更多
基金funded by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2012CB956202)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDA05090200)
文摘In this paper, based on the analysis of satellite measurements, the authors conclude that the continuous seasonal droughts intensify the browning of woody vegetation and that evergreen needleleaf forest(ENF) shows a larger browning percentage than other woody vegetation types over Yunnan Province. Based on the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission(TRMM) precipitation standardized anomaly, in the dry season, which is from October to March, the 2010 drought affected an area of Yunnan Province 1.77 times larger than the 2012 drought, but in the post-drought months(April to June), the browning area of all woody vegetation in 2012 was 1.11 times larger than that in 2010 on the basis of the enhanced vegetation index(EVI) standardized anomaly. The reduction of vegetation greenness over large areas of Yunnan Province represents a photosynthetic capacity loss which will have an impact on carbon fluxes to the atmosphere.
基金Scientific Survey on the middle- and lower-reaches of Lancang (Mekong) River and Grand Shangri-La Area (2008FY110300)
文摘The severest drought on record occurred in southwestern China from September 2009 until March 2010. In order to measure the impact the drought imposed on vegetation, we developed an evaluation indicator called the Vegetation Index Anomaly （VIA） based on MODIS/EVI. The tempo- spatial pattern of this impact was analyzed. Given that this impact may be modulated by many factors, the responses of different vegetation types （woodland, grassland and cropland）, and the spatial pattern of meteorological drought were also analyzed. Results show that more than 50% of vegetation suffered because of this drought event, but there was significant tempo-spatial variability in the range and intensity of impact. This variability may be caused by many factors. Of the three major vegetation types, cropland was the most sensitive to drought, followed by grassland and then woodland. In addition, meteorological factors （precipitation and air temperature） also played a role; however, obvious differences exist between the spatial distribution pattern of drought-stricken vegetation and that of meteorological drought, which further demonstrates the intervention of other factors besides meteorological factors. So compared to meteorological drought, the vegetation index may be more useful for measuring the actual intensity, duration and impact of drought events. The limitations of vegetation indices are also considered.
文摘以辽西北为研究区域,选取典型干旱年2009年作物(春玉米)主要生长季,采用表观热惯量(apparent thermal inertia,ATI)、距平植被指数(anomalies of vegetation index,AVI)和植被供水指数(vegetation supply water index,VSWI)3种基于不同理论的遥感干旱指数方法对土壤水分进行反演,分析其监测效果。结果表明,3种指数分别在一定程度上反映出了辽西北地区2009年的旱情趋势,但得到的反演结果并不一致;ATI在中高植被覆盖率下的监测效果高于预期结果,比较符合历史气象资料;AVI可以有效反映当年作物主要生长季各时期相对的受旱状况;VSWI夸大了植被的影响作用,存在严重的滞后性。
