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| Titel |
China's dimming and brightening: evidence, causes and hydrological implications |
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Y. W. Wang, Y. H. Yang |
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| Sprache |
Englisch
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0992-7689
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In: Annales Geophysicae ; 32, no. 1 ; Nr. 32, no. 1 (2014-01-28), S.41-55 |
| Datensatznummer |
250121018
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/angeo-32-41-2014.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| There is growing evidence that, corresponding to global dimming and
brightening, surface solar radiation and sunshine hours over China have
undergone decadal fluctuations during the 1960s–2000s. The results of a
number of these analyses are, however, very different. In this study, we
synthesize reliable results and conclusively address recent advances and
insufficiencies in studies on dimming and brightening in China. A temporally
and spatially prevalent dimming trend is noted in surface solar radiation,
direct solar radiation and sunshine hours since the 1960s. Meanwhile,
the changing trend in diffuse solar radiation is less pronounced. Increasing
anthropogenic aerosol loading is regarded as the most plausible explanation
for China's dimming. The brightening trend since 1990, which mainly occurs in
southeastern China and in the spring season, is weak and insignificant. The reverse in
the solar radiation trend is associated with climate change by cloud suppression
and slowdown in anthropogenic emissions. The future solar radiation trend in
China could largely depend on the development of air quality control. Other
potential driving factors such as wind speed, water vapor and surface albedo
are also non-negligible in specific regions of China. Hydrological
implications of dimming and brightening in China lack systematic investigation.
However, the fact that solar radiation and pan evaporation trends in China
track a similar curve in 1990 further suggests that the pan evaporation paradox
could be partly resolved by changes in solar radiation. |
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