Simultaneous operation of a sodar system in monostatic and bistatic modes: Preliminary results

A three-axis Doppler system has been set-up in a configuration that allows for simultaneous monostatic and bistatic modes of operation. Each of the antennas radiates a different frequency, and each is allowed to receive and process signals at three frequencies. A considerable increase in the information retrieved appears to be possible: preliminary experimental results are presented.     

Two decades of measuring environmental attitudes: A comparative analysis of 33 countries

This paper analyzes the development of environmental concern by using the three waves of the environmental modules of the International Social Survey Programme. First, we discuss the measurement of environmental concern and construct a ranking of countries according to the new 2010 results. Second, we analyze the determinants of environmental concern by employing multilevel models that take individual as well as context effects into account. Third, we explore the longitudinal aspect of the data at the macro level in order to uncover the causal relation between countries’ wealth and environmental concern. The results show that environmental concern is closely correlated with the wealth of the nations. However, environmental concern decreased in almost all nations slightly during the last two decades. The decline was lower in countries with improving economic conditions suggesting that economic growth helps to maintain higher levels of environmental concern.     

近几十年中国小雨减少趋势及其机制的研究进展

小雨的变化是研究降水变化重要且不可忽略的方面,小雨频次和小雨量的减少已成为我国气候变化及干旱化的重要特征。观测资料的分析表明:近几十年来小雨量和小雨频次除了西北地区外均呈现减少趋势,并且这种减少主要集中在中国东部,其中小雨频次的减少比小雨量的减少更为显著。通过对小雨的减少及其机制的研究进行综述,指出目前研究的局限性,并指出未来应着力从增暖、水汽以及气溶胶三个方面,综合运用诊断分析和数值模拟方法,探讨这几种可能影响因素对小雨减少的相对贡献。     

Gas chromatographic determination of peroxyacetyl nitrate: Two convenient calibration techniques

Two procedures for the calibration of an electron capture detector (ECD) for peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) are discussed. One is based on the first-order decay rate of the the PAN mixing ratio in conditioned glass storage vessels. The other method makes use of the photochemical generation of PAN in mixtures of acetone and NO₂ in air. For this purpose a Penray Hg lamp was inserted into a glass vessel filled with 1 atmosphere of air containing 10 ppm NO₂ and 1% acetone. After 3 min of irradiation, the average PAN mixing ratio formed was 8.87±0.25 ppmv as determined in six separate runs.     

Two measures of progress in adapting to climate change

Adaptation will play a key role in determining the economic and social costs of climate change. One important measure of adaptation is reductions in deaths caused by climate events. This paper uses two new data sets to test the hypothesis that, in recent years, climate events cause less deaths than in the past. Using data on deaths caused by natural disasters and data on skin cancer death rates in warmer and cooler US states, this paper reports evidence in favor of the adaptation progress hypothesis.     

Cloud detection and analysis: A review of recent progress

The major types of cloud retrieval algorithms are reviewed with special emphasis being placed upon recent (i.e., post 1981/1982) developments and novel techniques. Satellite-based retrieval algorithms can be grouped into three classes: threshold methods, statistical procedures, and radiative transfer techniques, although each algorithm depends upon implicit, if not overt, inversion of the radiative transfer equation. The fourth type of retrieval differs very considerably from the satellite-based techniques as it depends upon surface-based measurements which are generally, but not always, human rather than computer based. There is a tendency to assume that surface-based observations, especially of total cloud amount, are “correct” but that they may differ from satellite-based retrievals because of the differences in viewing geometry. Actually the literature reveals surprisingly few intercomparison studies. None of the satellite-based techniques have yet been well-validated in a variety of situations, while surface-based observations are made in all terrain and climate regimes. Overall there seems to be good reason to believe that surface-based observations of cloud amount and especially of low cloud amount, character, and base height, can add significantly to satellite-based global nephanalyses now operational or currently being planned.     

A sodar study of the temperature structure parameter in the convective boundary layer

From sodar measurements gathered during the Voves experiment (France, summer 1977), the variations of the temperature structure parameter C _T ² were studied in the morning planetary boundary layer. Dimensionless profiles of C _T ² are consistent with the mixed-layer scaling of Kaimal et al. (1976); however, for z < 0,5 z _i, the decrease of C _T ² as z ^4/3 should be weighted according to Frisch and Ochs (1975).When the final breakup of the nocturnal inversion is achieved, the variations of the maximum of the C _T ² profile are in good agreement with those predicted by Wyngaard and Le Mone (1980). Discrepancies are observed mainly when the mixed layer is shallow and mechanical turbulence is important compared with buoyancy-driven turbulence.     

Radar and sodar probing of waves and turbulence in statically stable clear-air layers

This paper reviews the remote sensing of waves and turbulence in statically stable atmospheric layers, utilizing sodar and microwave radar echoes from the small-scale inhomogeneities in gaseous refractive index caused by localized fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and velocity. Scattering theory and sounding methodology are reviewed briefly, and the relative performance of typical radar and sodar systems compared. The main section of the paper takes the form of a summary and discussion of experimental progress since 1969, showing how the echo patterns obtained may be applied to the interpretation of multiple layering, gravity waves, internal fronts and the details of dynamic instability and the genesis of turbulence in stably stratified shear layers. In addition, methods for the measurement of the intensity of the small-scale ( /2) variability of wind, temperature and water vapor from the observed radar or sodar echo intensities, and the use of Doppler techniques for the measurement of mean velocity and turbulence are discussed.SODAR from SOund Detection And Ranging in analogy to RAdio Detection And Ranging.     

A study of atmospheric structures using sodar in relation to land and sea breezes

Simultaneous observations were made by an acoustic sounder and on a meteorological tower during the month of May 1978 at the Atomic Power Station Tarapur. The probing range of the acoustic sounder was 700 m. The meteorological tower could sense wind and temperature at various levels up to a height of 120 m.The site being close to the sea shore, the thermal environment of the lower atmosphere is controlled mostly by land and sea breeze circulations. Thermal convective structures were seen during the daytime and also at night. The frequency of plume formation and the height of the plumes were, however, low during the night. The convective boundary layer in the daytime ranged from 400–500 m while at night it was mostly under 200 m. The observation of thermals at night is explained by the presence of a naturally stable marine layer above 30 m at this site. In the morning hours, winds suddenly change their direction allowing advection of a land breeze which is responsible for the formation of surface-based shear echoes to a height of 200 m during the transition period and for the subsequent development of an elevated layer due to mixing of two different air masses. A marine layer was also seen over Tarapur for a few days during the early evening and night hours. Its height was mostly around 400 m. It may indicate the presence of a subsidence inversion at Tarapur. The need for collection of supporting meteorological data to a height of 500 m by tethered balloon or some other suitable in-situ technique is stressed.     

Comparative analysis of sodar and ozone profile measurements in a complex structured boundary layer and implications for mixing height estimation

Profile data from simultaneous sodar and tethered balloon measurements have been analyzed with respect to the complex structure of the atmospheric boundary layer in the Upper Rhine Valley. Special attention was focused on ozone concentration profiles measured with a novel lightweight ozone sensor at the balloon. In general, good agreement was found between the signature of the ozone concentration profiles and special features of the backscattered sound intensity profiles. This allows reliable estimation of the mixing height from the sodar data even in a complex stable ABL, except for very shallow mixing layers (below about 75 m), which could not be detected by the sodar.     

近山地区大气边界层声雷达回波的季节特征

本文根据北京附近某一近山地区冬季和夏季的声雷达探测结果,对比了大气边界层声雷达回波图象在季节上的相似性和差异,分析了冬夏逆温层和对流混合层的生消演变特征,并对声雷达回波图象的几种类型与边界层风廓线的关系作了初步探讨。     

Estimation of surface stress over a forest from sodar measurements and its use to parameterize the stable boundary-layer height

Sodar observations from three nights of the HAPEX-MOBILHY experiment have been used to compute covariances between single measurements of the three velocity components. From these, estimates of a low frequency friction velocityu _* are derived which show better correlation with observed values of the stable boundary layer (SBL) height,h, than directu _*-measurements by an ultrasonic anemometer. On the contrary, interdiurnal variability ofh is better correlated with directu _*-measurements. These findings should be mainly due to the problem of different spectral and spatial representativity of the twou _*-values.     

中国碳总量控制新进展：省域碳配额分配研究综述

China is exploring the total volume control system of carbon emissions to speed up its progress of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. Allocation of provincial carbon emission allowances (CEA) is the key to China’s implementation of the total volume goal of carbon emissions. This paper reviews the research on allocating China’s provincial CEA from three aspects: allocation criteria, methods, and results. The results show that taking both principles of fairness and efficiency into account is the consensus of many types of research. However, there are still disputes on the interpretation and measurement of the principle of fairness. The index and optimization methods are most widely used in allocating China’s provincial CEA. The former can take into account the interests of multiple parties, while the latter can improve allocation efficiency. The hybrid method has great potential for development due to its multi-method advantages. The game method is rare due to its’ lack of transparency. There is still a gap between the emission reduction responsibilities of each province in previous allocation results and the actual situation of each province. In addition, previous allocation results only focus on a specific year’s CEA allocation or a specific period’s cumulative CEA allocation. They lack attention to the year-by-year CEA allocation. It is suggested that follow-up research should pay more attention to the construction process of intertemporal dynamic allocation methodology, which takes into account both fairness and efficiency, considers regional heterogeneity and consumer emission responsibility, adopts a multi-method combination, and is compatible with the particularity of individual cases. © 2023 Tomsk Polytechnic University, Publishing House. All rights reserved.     

磁谐振耦合无线能量传输的研究综述

近年来,无线能量传输在工业、植入式医疗、个人移动电子设备上得到了广泛的应用,成为当前电子领域的一个研究热点.首先介绍了无线能量传输的研究背景和基本概念,然后引出该领域当前研究最热的磁谐振耦合无线能量传输技术.从磁谐振耦合无线能量传输系统的强耦合区、适耦合区和弱耦合区的角度,对国内外的研究现状进行了总结和分析.最后,给出了磁谐振耦合无线能量传输中有待解决的一些问题.     

Comparison of wind measurements by means of industrially produced sodar and high-altitude meteorological mast in Obninsk

The real characteristics of the MFAS sodar industrially produced by Scintec AG (Germany) are given. The paper presents a wider range of altitudes as compared with the papers published before as a result of using the meteorological mast with the height of 310 m and longer duration of practically continuous testing embracing different weather conditions in the period from July to November 2008. During the comparison, the 10-min averaging time for the wind speed and direction is used. The comparison of the data of acoustic sounding and contact measurement methods indicates that the sodar provides reliable information on the vertical profiles of average wind speed within the considered altitude range up to 300 m except the cases of heavy rainfalls and low wind speed.     

“2012.4.11”两个强降雹超级单体特征分析

利用常规气象资料、自动站资料、新一代天气雷达和风廓线雷达等资料,对一次强对流天气过程中两个强风暴单体的形势背景、强对流发生条件、强风暴单体演变及结构特征、风暴异同点进行了详细分析。结果表明：（1）本次强对流过程是发生在强的垂直风切变条件下;高层冷平流降温减湿、低层暖平流增温增湿的对流不稳定层结,高CAPE值为强对流发生发展提供了必要的能量条件;上干下湿的水汽分布有利于冰雹、雷暴大风的产生;适宜的0℃、－20℃层高度使此次过程地面以降雹为主;地面倒槽低压、辐合线及低层锋区的南压是这次强对流天气的触发因子。（2）两个强降雹单体雷达回波共同特征是降大雹前均出现了三体散射长钉回波,弱回波区,回波强度强,VIL密度均大于4 kg·m－3,成熟阶段均右偏高空风约30°。（3）长生命史超级单体风暴Ⅱ的中气旋维持2个多小时,它保证了一支强上升气流支撑空中大冰雹的增长,维持了雷暴的持续发展,使其生命史长达近6 h,同时也存在前侧、后侧入流缺口,反映了上升气流与下沉气流共存的风暴动力特征,其高层辐散更强,移动路径东略偏南且移向稳定,平均右偏高空风约28°,移速均匀为14 m·s－1;超级单体风暴Ⅰ的中气旋维持时间仅十几分钟,且处于弱中气旋的下限,其高层辐散和上升气流更弱,风暴生命史更短,移动路径东略偏北,除成熟阶段外右偏高空风10°～20°。这些差异与产生风暴的环境条件如垂直风切变、垂直涡度等存在差异有密切关系。     

SWT声雷达探测系统对大气边界层声回波信号的变换与检测

在SWT声雷达探测系统中,采用作者提出的检测声回波信号的跟踪滤波锁相方法(PLTF),提取Doppler频偏f_d的V-F-BCD变换和模块化设计,减小了锁相环(PLL)的失锁现象,改善了声雷达的测风精度,闭路同源标定结果表明SWT声雷达探测系统的测频精度优于0.1Hz,相当于测风精度可达λ/4/s(λ——发射声波长),由于环境噪声的干扰,将会使测风精度略有降低。     

近年来统计预报和统计动力预报的发展

一、引言 概率统计方法,对分析和研究气象随机过程是一种重要的手段,对天气预报业务(特别是气象要素的预报)和科研工作是一种有效的数学工具。最近二十多年,特别是近十年来,统计预报有了较大的发展,各国都很重视这方面的工作,而且在业务预报中已经得到了广泛的应用,取得了一定的成效。