主要成果包括:1.发展了被广泛认可的太阳辐射估算模型;2.完善了青藏高原水文气象观测网,开发了高原陆面过程参数化方案和卫星数据同化系统,显著提高了陆面过程模拟精度;3.发现高原太阳辐射近三十年持续减弱,揭示了其变化机理;发现总体上高原水循环加剧,但高原南部水循环减弱,揭示了高原湖泊扩张与收缩的机理。发表论文100余篇,被SCI引用5000余次。
代表性论著
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