PROGRESS IN GEOGRAPHY ›› 2019, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (8): 1196-1205.doi: 10.18306/dlkxjz.2019.08.008

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Research progress and prospect of observation and simulation of carbon cycle in the karst areas of Southwest China

MA Mingguo1,2,TANG Xuguang1,2,HAN Xujun1,2,SHI Weiyu1,2,SONG Lisheng1,2,HUANG Jing1,2   

  1. 1. Research Base of Karst Eco-environments at Nanchuan in Chongqing, Ministry of Nature Resources, School of Geographical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    2. Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Remote Sensing Big Data Application, School of Geographical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
  • Received:2018-08-09 Revised:2019-04-27 Online:2019-08-25 Published:2019-08-25
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(41771453);National Natural Science Foundation of China(41830648);National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFC0500106)

Abstract:

Carbon cycle in karst regions is characterized by a double-layer structure of surface and underground spaces, organic-inorganic coupling, and biological and abiotic process interactions. It is more unique and complex relative to other terrestrial ecosystems. Southwest China is the biggest region of continuous karst landform in the world. The paths and processes of carbon cycle in this region are basically clear based on former research results. However, the carbon flux and transformation mechanisms of the rock, soil, vegetation, atmosphere, and water interfaces are still unclear. It is urgent to perform precision observation of the different components on the scale of small watershed and remote sensing estimation and model simulation on the regional scale. The research progress on observations and simulations of the carbon cycle in Southwest China were summarized in details in this study, and future research emphases were proposed.

Key words: carbon cycle, ground observation, remote sensing, process model, Southwest China