Comparison of Methods for Estimating Crop Water Use: Sap Flow, FAO-56 Penman-Monteith, and Weather Parameters

Knowing crop water uptake each day is useful for developing irrigation scheduling. Many technologies have been used to estimate daily crop water use. Sap flow is one of the technologies that measure water flow through the stem of a plant and estimate daily crop water uptake. Sap flow sensor is an effective direct method for measuring crop water use, but it is relatively expensive and requires frequent maintenance. Therefore, alternative methods, such as evapotranspiration based on FAO 56 Penman-Monteith equation and other weather parameters were evaluated to find the correlation with sap flow. In this study, Dynamax Flow 32-1K sap flow system was utilized to monitor potato water use. The results show sap flow has a strong correlation with evapotranspiration (RMSE = 1.34, IA = 0.89, MBE = -0.83), solar radiation (RMSE = 2.25, IA = 0.72, MBE = -1.80), but not with air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and vapor pressure. It is worth noting that the R2 between sap flow and relative humidity was 0.55. This study has concluded that daily evapotranspiration and solar radiation can be used as alternative methods to estimate sap flow.

An Optical Disdrometer for Measuring Present Weather Parameters

A new present weather identifier(PWI) based on occlusion and scattering techniques is presented in the study. The present weather parameters are detectable by the meteorological optical range(MOR) approximately up to 50 km and by droplets with diameters ranging from 0.125 mm to 22 mm with velocities up to 16 m s-1. The MOR error is less than 8% for the MOR within 10 km and less than 15% for farther distances. Moreover, the size errors derived from various positions of the light sheet by the particles were checked within ± 0.1 mm ± 5%. The comparison shows that the MOR, in a sudden shower event, is surprisingly consistent with those of the sentry visibility sensors(SVS) with a correlation coefficient up to 98%. For the rain amounts derived from the size and velocity of the droplets, the daily sums by the PWI agree within 10% of those by the Total Rain Weighing Sensor(TRwS205) and the rain gauge. Combined with other sensors such as temperature, humidity, and wind, the PWI can serve as a present weather sensor to distinguish several weather types such as fog, haze, mist, rain, hail, and drizzle.

Surface Weather Parameters Forecasting Using Analog Ensemble Method over the Main Airports of Morocco

Surface weather parameters detain high socioeconomic impact and strategic insights for all users,in all domains(aviation,marine traffic,agriculture,etc.).However,those parameters were mainly predicted by using deterministic numerical weather prediction(NWP)models that include a wealth of uncertainties.The purpose of this study is to contribute in improving low-cost computationally ensemble forecasting of those parameters using analog ensemble method(AnEn)and comparing it to the operational mesoscale deterministic model(AROME)all over the main airports of Morocco using 5-yr period(2016-2020)of hourly datasets.An analog for a given station and forecast lead time is a past prediction,from the same model that has similar values for selected predictors of the current model forecast.Best analogs verifying observations form AnEn ensemble members.To picture seasonal dependency,two configurations were set;a basic configuration where analogs may come from any past date and a restricted configuration where analogs should belong to a day window around the target forecast.Furthermore,a new predictors weighting strategy is developed by using machine learning techniques(linear regression,random forest,and XGBoost).This approach is expected to accomplish both the selection of relevant predictors as well as finding their optimal weights,and hence preserve physical meaning and correlations of the used weather variables.Results analysis shows that the developed AnEn system exhibits a good statistical consistency and it significantly improves the deterministic forecast performance temporally and spatially by up to 50%for Bias(mean error)and 30%for RMSE(root-mean-square error)at most of the airports.This improvement varies as a function of lead times and seasons compared to the AROME model and to the basic AnEn configuration.The results show also that AnEn performance is geographically dependent where a slight worsening is found for some airports.

利用机器学习模拟湿物理参数化方案

数值天气预报模式的湿物理参数化方案对降水预报有很大影响。常规湿物理参数化方案计算复杂、计算量大,且存在较大不确定性。文中采用4种机器学习算法即基于决策树的梯度提升算法(LightGBM)、全连接神经网络(FC)、卷积神经网络(CNN)和卷积块注意力模块(CBAM)提取数值预报模式变量网格点周围的局部信息建模。针对一次中国南海台风过程开展湿物理参数化方案模拟试验,试验表明,4种机器学习模型均能较好地模拟湿物理参数化方案的温、湿效应,能够刻画台风对流活动产生的热源和水汽汇的螺旋结构。位温倾向在对流层中层误差较大,比湿倾向在对流层低层误差较大,随着预报时效延长模型的模拟能力有所降低。

Influence of Weather and Climate on Malaria Occurrence Based on Human-Biometeorological Methods in Ondo State, Nigeria

This study focuses on the influence of weather and climate on malaria occurrence based on human-biometeorological methods was carried out in Ondo State, Nigeria using meteorological and malaria dataset in the state for the period from 1998 to 2008. In addition, sea surface temperatures （SSTs） over equatorial Pacific Ocean were integrated in the analysis. The association between each of the meteorological-biometeorological parameters and clinical-reported malaria cases was examined by using Poisson distribution and log as link function between the two categories of dataset. The next step was the building of a model by using Poisson multiple regression models （GLMs） in order to know the weather variables that lead to statistically changes in clinical-reported malaria cases. The study revealed that an increase of I m.s1 of wind speed can lead to an increase of about 164% and 171% in the monthly occurrence of malaria at 95% confidence interval in derived savanna and humid forest zone respectively. Also, an increase of I ℃ in air temperature and sea surface temperature is associated with 53.4% and 29% increase in monthly malaria occurrence （CI： 95%） in derived savanna while an increase of 1 ℃ in air temperature and sea surface temperature is associated with 56.4% and 15.4% increase in monthly malaria occurrence at 95% confidence interval in humid forest zone of Ondo State

Analysis of Physical Quantities and Radar Parameters about Hail Shooting and Heavy Convective Rainfall

[Objective] The paper is to analyze physical quantities and radar parameter of hail shooting and heavy convective rainfall weather. [Method] Using radar data of Jinan station during 2002 and 2008, combined with sounding data, the physical quantities and radar parameter of hail shooting and heavy convective rainfall weather are compared and analyzed. [Result] The smaller Sl is conducive to the generation of hail weather. When K〉 35 ~C, the probability for occurrence of heavy rainfall weather is significantly increased; when K〈20 ^（3, the probability for occurrence of heavy rainfall weather is significantly decreased. When CAPE value is greater than 1 500 J/KG, the probability for occurrence of hail weather is significantly decreased, while the probability for occurrence of heavy rainfall weather is significantly in- creased. The possibility for occurrence of hail monomer is small when the wind shear is less than 5 m/s; and it is large while wind shear is greater than 20 m/s. The radar forecasting indexes of hail monomer is as follows： VIL value reaches 35 kg/m2 （May）, 43 kg/m2 （June and July）, the monomer height is greater than 9 km, the maximum reflectivity factor is larger than 60 dBz, strong center height reaches 3.3 km （May）, 4.3 km （June） and 5.5 km （July）; VlL value of heavy rainfall monomer generally is below 25 kg/m2. [Conclusion] The paper provides basis form prediction of hail and heavy rainfall.

尺度适应重力波拖曳方案在高分辨率数值预报中的应用研究

随着数值模式分辨率越来越高,在复杂地形区域仅考虑高层重力波拖曳作用和地形阻塞作用具有局限性,WRFv4.3模式中新型重力波拖曳方案在原有大尺度重力波拖曳和地形阻塞作用基础上新加入了边界层小尺度重力波拖曳作用,且对湍流地形拖曳作用增加了描述,从而可以达到尺度适应。为了验证新的重力波拖曳方案的效果,本文基于华北区域3 km对流可分辨模式开展了2021年冬季重力波拖曳参数化方案应用试验,对比分析了三组试验方案:不开启重力波拖曳、原有的仅考虑大尺度重力波拖曳和阻塞作用的方案以及新型的尺度适应方案的模拟结果。试验结果表明:原有重力波拖曳方案仅考虑重力波拖曳和大尺度地形阻塞,在3 km模式中对复杂地形附近整层风场影响较大,但是正效果有限;新型尺度适应重力波拖曳方案在3 km分辨率模式中大尺度重力波拖曳和阻塞拖曳作用为0,仅由边界层内小尺度重力波拖曳和湍流地形拖曳起作用,能够达到尺度适应效果;由于高层重力波拖曳为0,开启新型重力波拖曳会降低低空尤其是边界层内风场预报正偏差,对高空风场无影响;对模拟区域的统计检验结果表明,新型重力波拖曳方案可以有效减少地形复杂区域近地面风场预报的误差,但对温度等其它要素的改善有限。

Modeling of Climatic Parameters and Determination of Climatic Differences in the City of Elazig-Turkey and its Close Regions

This study deals with the climatic parameters and the climatic differences in Elazig and its close regions (cities of Malatya, Tunceli, Bing?l, Erzincan). Data on mean monthly temperature, daily maximum-minimum temperature, rela-tive humidity, pressure, wind speed, rainfall, solar radiation and sunshine duration were analyzed and modeled for 10-year period, from 1994 to 2003. Malatya city was the hottest area whole period, while the Erzincan city was the coldest area. Maximum temperatures were at highest values in Tunceli. Minimum temperatures reached the warmest values in the Malatya. Erzincan city was the most humid area almost throughout the period while Malatya was the least humid area. Wind speed reached the highest values in the Elazig and the lowest values in the Tunceli. Pressure reached the highest values in the Malatya and the lowest values in the Erzincan. Direct solar radiation reached the highest val-ues in the Tunceli and the lowest values in the Erzincan. Sunshine duration reached the highest values in the Malatya and the lowest values in the Erzincan. A regression analysis was carried out by using the linear regression technique to model the climatic parameters. The models developed can be used in any study related to climatic and its effect on the environment and energy. The models developed in this study can be used for future predictions of the climatic parame-ters and analysing the environmental and energy related issues in Elazig and its close regions (cities of Malatya, Tun-celi, Bing?l, Erzincan).

对冬季云贵—华南准静止锋上一次多相态降水过程的模拟研究

云贵—华南准静止锋使其以北地区成为研究冬季雨雪过渡区内不同降水相态的理想平台。通过对2018年1月25—27日南方凝冻天气过程中天气学和云微物理参数的分析,定性探讨了次冻结层的温度与冰核活化温度对不同降水相态形成的影响,进而利用耦合BTC降水相态诊断方案(简称“BTC方案”)的WRF(Weather Research and Forecasting)模式,对本次凝冻天气的降水相态、冻雨发生区域与冻雨量进行数值模拟。结果表明:横贯云贵高原和南岭地区的准静止锋导致的锋前“冷—暖—冷”的温度垂直结构有利于多相态降水的形成。耦合BTC方案的WRF模式可模拟出不同降水相态落区的空间分布,其模拟冻雨落区时空分布与观测基本一致,但冰粒的空报率非常高。分析WRF模式模拟的多相态降水时温度、相对湿度和水成物的垂直分布特征,云内水成物初始相态为液态,在高空逆温层存在的前提下,次冻结层中冰核活化温度是区分冻雨和冰粒的临界指标且具有明确的物理机制。利用次冻结层中的冰核活化温度来代替BTC方案中有关冻雨和冰粒的判据后,冻雨落区预报准确率较BTC方案提高了13%,表明直接利用次冻结层的冰核活化温度判断冻雨可行。

Current Status and Future Challenges of Weather Radar Polarimetry: Bridging the Gap between Radar Meteorology/Hydrology/Engineering and Numerical Weather Prediction

After decades of research and development, the WSR-88 D(NEXRAD) network in the United States was upgraded with dual-polarization capability, providing polarimetric radar data(PRD) that have the potential to improve weather observations,quantification, forecasting, and warnings. The weather radar networks in China and other countries are also being upgraded with dual-polarization capability. Now, with radar polarimetry technology having matured, and PRD available both nationally and globally, it is important to understand the current status and future challenges and opportunities. The potential impact of PRD has been limited by their oftentimes subjective and empirical use. More importantly, the community has not begun to regularly derive from PRD the state parameters, such as water mixing ratios and number concentrations, used in numerical weather prediction(NWP) models.In this review, we summarize the current status of weather radar polarimetry, discuss the issues and limitations of PRD usage, and explore potential approaches to more efficiently use PRD for quantitative precipitation estimation and forecasting based on statistical retrieval with physical constraints where prior information is used and observation error is included. This approach aligns the observation-based retrievals favored by the radar meteorology community with the model-based analysis of the NWP community. We also examine the challenges and opportunities of polarimetric phased array radar research and development for future weather observation.

The Influences of Boundary Layer Parameterization Schemes on Mesoscale Heavy Rain System

The mesoscale numerical weather prediction model (MM4) in which the computations of the turbulent exchange coefficient in the boundary layer and surface fluxes are improved, is used to study the influences of boundary layer parameterization schemes on the predictive results of the mesoscale model. Seven different experiment schemes (including the original MM4 model) designed in this paper are tested by the observational data of several heavy rain cases so as to find an improved boundary layer parameterization scheme in the mesoscale meteorological model. The results show that all the seven different boundary layer parameterization schemes have some influences on the forecasts of precipitation intensity, distribution of rain area, vertical velocity, vorticity and divergence fields, and the improved schemes in this paper can improve the precipitation forecast. Key words Boundary layer parameterization - Mesoscale numerical weather prediction (MNWP) - Turbulent exchange coefficient - Surface fluxes - Heavy rain This paper was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 49875005 and No. 49735180).

DEM investigation of weathered rocks using a novel bond contact model

The distinct element method（DEM） incorporated with a novel bond contact model was applied in this paper to shed light on the microscopic physical origin of macroscopic behaviors of weathered rock, and to achieve the changing laws of microscopic parameters from observed decaying properties of rocks during weathering. The changing laws of macroscopic mechanical properties of typical rocks were summarized based on the existing research achievements. Parametric simulations were then conducted to analyze the relationships between macroscopic and microscopic parameters, and to derive the changing laws of microscopic parameters for the DEM model. Equipped with the microscopic weathering laws, a series of DEM simulations of basic laboratory tests on weathered rock samples was performed in comparison with analytical solutions. The results reveal that the relationships between macroscopic and microscopic parameters of rocks against the weathering period can be successfully attained by parametric simulations. In addition, weathering has a significant impact on both stressestrain relationship and failure pattern of rocks.

Scaling the Microphysics Equations and Analyzing the Variability of Hydrometeor Production Rates in a Controlled Parameter Space

A set of microphysics equations is scaled based on the convective length and velocity scales. Comparisons are made among the dynamical transport and various microphysical processes. From the scaling analysis, it becomes apparent which parameterized microphysical processes present off-scaled influences in the integration of the set of microphysics equations. The variabilities of the parameterized microphysical processes are also studied using the approach of a controlled parameter space. Given macroscopic dynamic and thermodynamic conditions in different regions of convective storms, it is possible to analyze and compare vertical profiles of these processes. Bulk diabatic heating profiles for a cumulus convective updraft and downdraft are also derived from this analysis. From the two different angles, the scale analysis and the controlled-parameter space approach can both provide an insight into and an understanding of microphysics parameterizations.

不同闪电参数化方案对海南岛一次强对流闪电过程的数值模拟研究

利用耦合非感应起电方案和闪电参数化方案的WRF V3.9.1中尺度模式,模拟了2018年6月26日发生在海南岛的一次强对流过程,讨论模式中3种闪电参数化方案(LPI方案、PR92w方案和PR92z方案)对热带岛屿地区闪电活动的模拟能力。结果表明:模式能较好地反演出此次强对流过程的雷达回波特征,垂直速度和水成物粒子是影响模式预报闪电的重要因素,云内发展较强的垂直速度和丰富的冰相粒子有利于云内起电过程的发展。LPI方案和PR92w方案模拟出闪电的分布形式和闪电上正下负的结构,起电区域均位于8~15 km,PR92z方案模拟闪电分散,偏差较大;LPI方案的ETS评分(Equitable Threat Score)表现最优,为0.65;进一步分析LPI值与闪电频数的相关关系发现两者之间具有显著的正相关关系,区域平均LPI与闪电频数相关系数为0.9,拟合优度为0.83。

地形重力波拖曳参数化方案在华南中尺度模式(GRAPES)中的应用试验

在华南中尺度模式GRAPES中发展KA95方案地形重力波拖曳参数化方案(GWDO),并对2012年的2月8—12日影响华南冷空气过程、8月23—24日发生在广东的局地性暴雨和5—8月共4个月的KA95方案预报试验进行检验。结果表明,KA95地形重力波拖曳参数化方案的引入,改善了GRAPES模式对冬、春季低层南风偏强和地面温度偏高的现象,一定程度上纠正了在模式积分过程中出现的南风偏差,改正了在业务预报中因南风偏强而导致温度偏差过大的现象;改善了模式对局地强降水强度和落区的预报,减小了大雨和暴雨的漏报率和预报偏差,提高了GRAPES模式对降水的预报效果。

WRF3.0参数化敏感性及集合预报试验

为了研究WRF模式中的参数化方案对暴雨数值模拟的影响及物理过程集合预报在WRF降水集合预报中的适用性,利用中尺度WRF3.0数值模式,将模式中的物理过程参数化方案进行组合,构造了20个集合预报成员,对2003年7月8、9日发生在江淮地区的一次降水过程进行了集合预报试验。得到:集合成员之间存在一定的不确定性,不确定性随降水量级增大而增大,最终维持在一个较高的水平;通过定量比较发现,对于0.1 mm量级降水和25 mm以上量级降水,积云对流参数化方案对降水的影响要大于行星边界层方案对降水的影响;而对于10 mm量级降水,行星边界层方案对降水的影响要大于积云参数化方案对降水的影响。对20个预报成员进行了集合平均及降水概率预报试验,结果表明,集合平均的结果要比各个成员的稳定、可靠;概率预报能够提供一些有利于降水预报的信息。

变化环境下气象水文预报研究进展

随着全球气候变化、下垫面改变及高强度人类活动的不断加剧,流域降水、蒸发、径流等气象水文要素都受到直接性的影响,水文序列的一致性假设不复存在。在变化环境下,传统径流预报方法适用性逐步变差,从而对气象水文的精准预报带来挑战。本文分别从气象水文预报的各个环节——多源降水数据融合、数值天气预报、流域水文模型、参数率定、数据同化、集合预报等方面综述了变化环境下的气象水文预报的研究进展。可以看到,国内外学者围绕上述技术都开展了大量研究,并取得了大量成果。未来针对变化环境下气象水文预报研究,将主要围绕以下方向开展:(1)落地和预报降水精度及时空分辨率的进一步提高;(2)水文模型结构的改进及不确定性分析;(3)水文预报误差的描述方法及其可靠性。

Genotype and Environment Interactions of Yields and Yield Components of Tea (Camellia sinensis) Cultivars in Kenya

The tea crop provides income and employment to rural populations in many countries. In Kenya, tea, which is the leading export commodity crop, is grown in highlands east and west of the Rift Valley at altitudes ranging from 1300 m to 2700 m above mean sea level. Variable responses of tea genotypes to different environments have been demonstrated. This affects the growth, productivity, and quality of tea. However, most tea husbandry practices are uniform across tea growing regions leading to variations in yields and quality in the different environments. Understanding causes of variations in tea growth parameters and yields to varying environments is vital to optimizing husbandry practices for maximization of productivity. The responses in growth and yield parameters of clonal tea to locations of production and their contribution to yields were compared. A genotype × environment trial was conducted in three sites (Kangaita, Timbilil and Kipkebe). At each site, a trial comprising 20 cultivars was laid in a randomized complete design replicated 3 times. Yields, yield components and climatic data were collected then subjected to analysis of variance and regression analysis. There were significant (p ≤ 0.05) yield variations between clones and locations. Yields ranged from 5162 kg mt/ha on clone TRFK 303/577 at Kipkebe to 935 kg mt/ha/year on clone TRFK 7/3 in Kangaita, surpassing the maximum variation possible postulated in earlier studies. The responses of the tea yield components to weather parameters varied with genotypes and environments. Shoot growth rates in Timbilil (r = 0.476)) and shoot density (Kangaita (r = 0.652) significantly (p ≤ 0.05)) correlated with yields. Yield components and weather parameters contribution to the total yield also varied with locations. The variations demonstrated that not all yield components can be used universally as yield indicators for clonal selection in different locations. For optimal production, selected tea clones should therefore be tested before adoption for commercial planting in other locations.

辐射参数化对海南岛海风雷暴结构模拟的影响

本文利用高分辨率WRF模式探讨了两组短波、长波辐射参数化方案(Dudhia+RRTM、RRTMG+RRTMG)对海南岛一次海风雷暴模拟的影响及其可能的物理机制.结果表明,辐射参数化能影响大气的加热程度和近地面能量,决定海陆温差和气压差,改变海南岛的海风特征,最终影响海风雷暴的发生发展.Dudhia+RRTM方案模拟的短波、长波综合加热率、感热通量以及潜热通量都大于RRTMG+RRTMG方案,造成了前者模拟的近地面能量偏高,大气层结也表现得更加不稳定,进而使得该方案下的海陆温差和气压差相对较大,Dudhia+RRTM方案模拟的海风明显强于RRTMG+RRTMG方案,能提供更好的水汽输送和抬升条件,有利于海风雷暴的发生发展,因此其模拟的雷暴活动范围和对流中心强度都要大于RRTMG+RRTMG方案.

北京夏季空气质量的气象指数预报

该文提出一种参数化预报方法,制作北京及其周边地区夏季空气质量气象条件指数预报。采用2000—2007年7—9月北京市观象台大气成分(PM10)逐日观测资料和华北区域气象站网加密地面观测及探空信息,分析北京地区夏季奥运会历史同期与高污染过程(PM10浓度>150μg/m3)关系密切的敏感气象要素和变量。引入适应度函数分级方法,计算北京周边不同观测站可能形成污染向北京输送的权重,建立北京夏季空气质量气象条件参数PLAM(parameters linking air-quality and meteorology)预报模型。PLAM指数给出北京局地污染气象条件的客观定量诊断和预测,并可指示周边地区有利(或不利)于污染向北京输送的强度和方位。夏季"静稳型"气象条件参数化PLAM方法为北京奥运气象保障任务实时提供预报产品,分别用PM10及可吸入颗粒物指数(API)对2008年7—8月PLAM逐日预报进行检验,相关系数达到0.001显著性水平。