Modelling spatial and temporal variability of hydrologic impacts under climate changes over the Nenjiang River Basin, China

Hao Chen; Wanchang Zhang

doi:10.1117/12.2278357

2 November 2017 Modelling spatial and temporal variability of hydrologic impacts under climate changes over the Nenjiang River Basin, China

Hao Chen, Wanchang Zhang

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Proceedings Volume 10421, Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Hydrology XIX; 1042106 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2278357
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2017, Warsaw, Poland

Abstract

The Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) hydrologic model was adopted for investigating spatial and temporal variability of hydrologic impacts of climate change over the Nenjiang River Basin (NRB) based on a set of gridded forcing dataset at 1/12th degree resolution from 1970 to 2013. Basin-scale changes in the input forcing data and the simulated hydrological variables of the NRB, as well as station-scale changes in discharges for three major hydrometric stations were examined, which suggested that the model was performed fairly satisfactory in reproducing the observed discharges, meanwhile, the snow cover and evapotranspiration in temporal and spatial patterns were simulated reasonably corresponded to the remotely sensed ones. Wetland maps produced by multi-sources satellite images covering the entire basin between 1978 and 2008 were also utilized for investigating the responses and feedbacks of hydrological regimes on wetland dynamics. Results revealed that significant decreasing trends appeared in annual, spring and autumn streamflow demonstrated strong affection of precipitation and temperature changes over the study watershed, and the effects of climate change on the runoff reduction varied in the sub-basin area over different time scales. The proportion of evapotranspiration to precipitation characterized several severe fluctuations in droughts and floods took place in the region, which implied the enhanced sensitiveness and vulnerability of hydrologic regimes to changing environment of the region. Furthermore, it was found that the different types of wetlands undergone quite unique variation features with the varied hydro-meteorological conditions over the region, such as precipitation, evapotranspiration and soil moisture. This study provided effective scientific basis for water resource managers to develop effective eco-environment management plans and strategies that address the consequences of climate changes.

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Hao Chen and Wanchang Zhang "Modelling spatial and temporal variability of hydrologic impacts under climate changes over the Nenjiang River Basin, China", Proc. SPIE 10421, Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Hydrology XIX, 1042106 (2 November 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2278357

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