Impact of the Sea-Land Thermal Difference on China's Climate Change

Author: Liu Yi-min
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Based on a review of the large-scale land-sea differences and the dynamic and thermal forcing of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau on the Asian monsoon system, this book utilizes new data and employs theoretical research, data analysis, and numerical simulations to study the characteristics of the land-sea thermal differences in the East Asian monsoon region and their impact on the monsoon circulation. It elaborates on the heating features of the Eurasian continent, North American continent, Atlantic, and Pacific at the continental scale in the east-west direction and their effects on the summer circulation and climate. It also discusses the thermal contrast between the Asian continent and the North Indian Ocean in the north-south direction and its role in the monsoon onset. The book focuses on studying the joint effects of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the East Asian monsoon climate and interannual variability, as well as the relevant physical mechanisms. Additionally, it uses numerical experiments to reveal the impact of different land-sea distributions on China's climate. This book serves as a reference for researchers in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, university faculty and students, and meteorological professionals.