Although extensive studies have been performed on nitrogen isotopes in lake sediments, understanding the complexity of the δ15N variation related to past environmental and climatic conditions still remains unclear. S...Although extensive studies have been performed on nitrogen isotopes in lake sediments, understanding the complexity of the δ15N variation related to past environmental and climatic conditions still remains unclear. Supported by multi-proxy records including litho-units, organic carbon isotopes, ration of total organic carbon and total nitrogen, organic matter content, bulk dry density, the accumulation rate of organic matter, median grain size, magnetic susceptibility, and Rb/Sr and Ca/Mg ratios obtained from a sedimentary sequence in a small lake （i.e., Dahu Swamp） in the eastern Nanling Mountains in South China, we deduce that variation in the δ15N values results primarily from the sources of organic matter, which are significantly influenced by climatic conditions over the past -16 000 years. A low （or high） lake level resulting from dry （or wet） conditions would lead to more （or fewer） vascular plant remains in the sediments and stronger （or weaker） denitrification associated with hypolimnetic anoxia, resulting in lower （or higher） 615N values. In addition, dry （or wet） conditions would favor weakened （or strengthened） biogeochemical activity in the catchment, which could result in less （or more） external input of δ15N-enriched OM, thus leading to decreased （or increased） δ15N values. Our results indicate that the lake sediment δ15N record in the Nanling Mountains has the potential to provide valuable insight into past East Asian monsoon climate- driven environmental changes.展开更多
湖泊对气候变化非常敏感,是气候变化的指示器。青藏高原湖泊众多,但由于观测数据的缺乏,目前对全球变暖背景下高原湖泊热力状况的研究依然不足且多为短期研究。利用中国科学院青藏高原研究所(ITPCAS)开发的中国区域高时空分辨率地面气...湖泊对气候变化非常敏感,是气候变化的指示器。青藏高原湖泊众多,但由于观测数据的缺乏,目前对全球变暖背景下高原湖泊热力状况的研究依然不足且多为短期研究。利用中国科学院青藏高原研究所(ITPCAS)开发的中国区域高时空分辨率地面气象要素驱动数据集、MODIS地表温度数据、青海湖浮标观测数据,分析了Freshwater Lake Model(简称Flake模式)在青海湖的适用性,揭示了青海湖热力状况对气候变化的响应。结果表明,Flake模式能够很好的模拟出青海湖的热力状况,但对夏季与秋季的湖表面水温(特别是夜间)模拟偏高,部分是驱动数据误差造成的,修正驱动数据后模拟效果得到改善。对1989 2012年Flake模拟的湖表面温度与ITPCAS数据不同驱动要素之间的年际变化趋势与相关性进行分析,发现青海湖表面温度呈现上升趋势,与气温、向下长波辐射有较好的正相关性,而与风速负相关。内部热力状况的模拟结果显示,青海湖混合层温度基本全年呈上升趋势,其中5、6月及12月增温最显著;湖泊底层温度在5月以及12月的两次季节性翻转时期呈上升趋势,在6 10月湖水分层期呈下降趋势,分层期湖泊上层温度升高会加强湖水层结稳定性,使湖水混合减弱,导致底层温度下降。展开更多
Chemical compositions of rainwater collected in three stations in Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province, China between March and May 2003 were analyzed through numerical simulations and field observation data. In terms of av...Chemical compositions of rainwater collected in three stations in Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province, China between March and May 2003 were analyzed through numerical simulations and field observation data. In terms of average ion deposition rate in spring at the air/water interface, of all anions, that of so4^2- was the largest followed by YO3^-, whereas among all cations, Ca^2＋ concentration and the rate was the largest, and then NH4^＋ was the next. The correlation of ion concentration indicated that the catchment of the lake has been artificially polluted considerably. Using backward trajectory analysis, the raining water in the stations in Taihu Lake was classified. In spring, marine-originated rain is the main contribution to this area, counting for 92.7% of the total precipitation, in which so4^2-, NO3^- and NH4^＋ contributed 89.2%, 88.1%, and 88.3% respectively to the total spring-rain chemicals, whereas land-originated rains contributed in a small amount. However, the ion concentration in the land-originated rain was higher and acidic, causing considerable harm to local ecosystem. The analysis of backward trajectory analysis shows that three types of air masses influenced the chemical composition of the lake water, namely, air mass from NE direction, air mass from SW direction, and local air mass. Although the local air masses often produced small rainfall amount, but the nature of high ion concentration and high acidity impacted the local ecosystem remarkably. The ion concentration and rainfall from long-distance boreal air mass are clearly greater than those in austral air.展开更多
The Soya Coast in East Antarctica has several ice-free areas where many small （〈1 km2） and shallow （〈50 m depth） glacial lakes display various limnological features. Geological, biological, and ecological studie...The Soya Coast in East Antarctica has several ice-free areas where many small （〈1 km2） and shallow （〈50 m depth） glacial lakes display various limnological features. Geological, biological, and ecological studies conducted by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1957 are reviewed herein. Most of the lakes along the coast are oligotrophic; however, water quality is highly variable depending on differences in lake morphology and history. Geophysical and paleolimnological studies suggest that most of the lakes appeared after the Last Glacial Maximum （LGM） and have since maintained a lacustrine condition. The ubiquitous occurrence of benthic microbial assemblages with low phytoplankton biomasses is a common feature of other Antarctic lakes. However, diverse benthic assemblages such as moss pillars and large pinnacle microbial structures are found in the lake basins. Frequent and continuous limnological studies have revealed three typical water circulation patterns, underwater light climate features （too much light, which includes UV radiation during the ice free season）, and the structure of benthic assemblages based on their photosynthetic physiology. The phenomenon of mass floatation of benthic assemblages was observed in a lake during the ice-covered season; this was explained by seasonal environmental conditions. Thus, a hypothesis was formulated based on ecological matter cycling, eutrophication, and lake succession processes.展开更多
1 Introduction The vertical stratification of the water column has a significant impact on the spatial distribution of aquatic organisms,the dynamics and structure of the food web in
Chlorophyll α（ch1-α） and suspended solid concentrations are two frequently used water quality parameters for monitoring a lake. Traditional measurement of ch1-α and suspended solids, requiring laborious laborator...Chlorophyll α（ch1-α） and suspended solid concentrations are two frequently used water quality parameters for monitoring a lake. Traditional measurement of ch1-α and suspended solids, requiring laborious laboratory work, which is often expensive and time consuming. Hyperspectral remote-sensing measurement provides a fast and easy tool for estimating water trophic status. In situ hyperspectral data on March 7-8, July 6-7, September 20 and December 7-8, 2004 and the corresponding water chemical data were used to regress the algorithm of water quality parameters. Results showed that the peak of water leaving radiance around 700 nm （R700） varied proportionally with ch1-α concentration, and moved to infrared when algal bloom occurred. The reflectance ratio of R702/R685 was well correlated with ch1-α when water surface in no algal bloom case and the correlation coefficient was better if absorption of phycocyanin was considered. The reflectance ratio R620/R531 was highly correlated to the concentration of suspended solids. The relationship between suspended solids and other band groups were also compared. Secchi disk depth could be calculated by non-linear correlation with suspended solids concentration.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41071137,40671189)the Research Program of Higher Education Institution in Guangdong Province for High-level Talents,and the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Nos.S2011010003413,8151063101000044)
文摘Although extensive studies have been performed on nitrogen isotopes in lake sediments, understanding the complexity of the δ15N variation related to past environmental and climatic conditions still remains unclear. Supported by multi-proxy records including litho-units, organic carbon isotopes, ration of total organic carbon and total nitrogen, organic matter content, bulk dry density, the accumulation rate of organic matter, median grain size, magnetic susceptibility, and Rb/Sr and Ca/Mg ratios obtained from a sedimentary sequence in a small lake （i.e., Dahu Swamp） in the eastern Nanling Mountains in South China, we deduce that variation in the δ15N values results primarily from the sources of organic matter, which are significantly influenced by climatic conditions over the past -16 000 years. A low （or high） lake level resulting from dry （or wet） conditions would lead to more （or fewer） vascular plant remains in the sediments and stronger （or weaker） denitrification associated with hypolimnetic anoxia, resulting in lower （or higher） 615N values. In addition, dry （or wet） conditions would favor weakened （or strengthened） biogeochemical activity in the catchment, which could result in less （or more） external input of δ15N-enriched OM, thus leading to decreased （or increased） δ15N values. Our results indicate that the lake sediment δ15N record in the Nanling Mountains has the potential to provide valuable insight into past East Asian monsoon climate- driven environmental changes.
文摘湖泊对气候变化非常敏感,是气候变化的指示器。青藏高原湖泊众多,但由于观测数据的缺乏,目前对全球变暖背景下高原湖泊热力状况的研究依然不足且多为短期研究。利用中国科学院青藏高原研究所(ITPCAS)开发的中国区域高时空分辨率地面气象要素驱动数据集、MODIS地表温度数据、青海湖浮标观测数据,分析了Freshwater Lake Model(简称Flake模式)在青海湖的适用性,揭示了青海湖热力状况对气候变化的响应。结果表明,Flake模式能够很好的模拟出青海湖的热力状况,但对夏季与秋季的湖表面水温(特别是夜间)模拟偏高,部分是驱动数据误差造成的,修正驱动数据后模拟效果得到改善。对1989 2012年Flake模拟的湖表面温度与ITPCAS数据不同驱动要素之间的年际变化趋势与相关性进行分析,发现青海湖表面温度呈现上升趋势,与气温、向下长波辐射有较好的正相关性,而与风速负相关。内部热力状况的模拟结果显示,青海湖混合层温度基本全年呈上升趋势,其中5、6月及12月增温最显著;湖泊底层温度在5月以及12月的两次季节性翻转时期呈上升趋势,在6 10月湖水分层期呈下降趋势,分层期湖泊上层温度升高会加强湖水层结稳定性,使湖水混合减弱,导致底层温度下降。
基金Supported by the Cooperation Project Study on Impacts of Atmospheric Nitrogen and Phosphorous Input on Water Quality granted by the NSFC (No.40110734) and The Grants Committee of Hong Kong (No.N-HKUST612/01)
文摘Chemical compositions of rainwater collected in three stations in Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province, China between March and May 2003 were analyzed through numerical simulations and field observation data. In terms of average ion deposition rate in spring at the air/water interface, of all anions, that of so4^2- was the largest followed by YO3^-, whereas among all cations, Ca^2＋ concentration and the rate was the largest, and then NH4^＋ was the next. The correlation of ion concentration indicated that the catchment of the lake has been artificially polluted considerably. Using backward trajectory analysis, the raining water in the stations in Taihu Lake was classified. In spring, marine-originated rain is the main contribution to this area, counting for 92.7% of the total precipitation, in which so4^2-, NO3^- and NH4^＋ contributed 89.2%, 88.1%, and 88.3% respectively to the total spring-rain chemicals, whereas land-originated rains contributed in a small amount. However, the ion concentration in the land-originated rain was higher and acidic, causing considerable harm to local ecosystem. The analysis of backward trajectory analysis shows that three types of air masses influenced the chemical composition of the lake water, namely, air mass from NE direction, air mass from SW direction, and local air mass. Although the local air masses often produced small rainfall amount, but the nature of high ion concentration and high acidity impacted the local ecosystem remarkably. The ion concentration and rainfall from long-distance boreal air mass are clearly greater than those in austral air.
基金partly supported by a grant from the Center for the Promotion of Integrated Sciences,the Graduate University for Advanced Studies(SOKENDAI),Japan and an NIPR publication subsidy
文摘The Soya Coast in East Antarctica has several ice-free areas where many small （〈1 km2） and shallow （〈50 m depth） glacial lakes display various limnological features. Geological, biological, and ecological studies conducted by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1957 are reviewed herein. Most of the lakes along the coast are oligotrophic; however, water quality is highly variable depending on differences in lake morphology and history. Geophysical and paleolimnological studies suggest that most of the lakes appeared after the Last Glacial Maximum （LGM） and have since maintained a lacustrine condition. The ubiquitous occurrence of benthic microbial assemblages with low phytoplankton biomasses is a common feature of other Antarctic lakes. However, diverse benthic assemblages such as moss pillars and large pinnacle microbial structures are found in the lake basins. Frequent and continuous limnological studies have revealed three typical water circulation patterns, underwater light climate features （too much light, which includes UV radiation during the ice free season）, and the structure of benthic assemblages based on their photosynthetic physiology. The phenomenon of mass floatation of benthic assemblages was observed in a lake during the ice-covered season; this was explained by seasonal environmental conditions. Thus, a hypothesis was formulated based on ecological matter cycling, eutrophication, and lake succession processes.
基金supported by the Integration Project of SB RAS No. 56Russian Foundation for Basic Research grant No. 13-05-00853
文摘1 Introduction The vertical stratification of the water column has a significant impact on the spatial distribution of aquatic organisms,the dynamics and structure of the food web in
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40576078), Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. 5003685), Post-Doctor Foundation of China, Post-doctor Foundation of Zhejiang Province, Post-Doctor Foundation of Shanghai and the Na-tional High-Tech R&D of China (863 Program) (No. 2002AA639490)
文摘Chlorophyll α（ch1-α） and suspended solid concentrations are two frequently used water quality parameters for monitoring a lake. Traditional measurement of ch1-α and suspended solids, requiring laborious laboratory work, which is often expensive and time consuming. Hyperspectral remote-sensing measurement provides a fast and easy tool for estimating water trophic status. In situ hyperspectral data on March 7-8, July 6-7, September 20 and December 7-8, 2004 and the corresponding water chemical data were used to regress the algorithm of water quality parameters. Results showed that the peak of water leaving radiance around 700 nm （R700） varied proportionally with ch1-α concentration, and moved to infrared when algal bloom occurred. The reflectance ratio of R702/R685 was well correlated with ch1-α when water surface in no algal bloom case and the correlation coefficient was better if absorption of phycocyanin was considered. The reflectance ratio R620/R531 was highly correlated to the concentration of suspended solids. The relationship between suspended solids and other band groups were also compared. Secchi disk depth could be calculated by non-linear correlation with suspended solids concentration.
