中国降水同位素研究进展-地理学报英文版2016.pdfVIP

J. Geogr. Sci. 2016, 26(7): 921-938 DOI: 10.1007/s11442-016-1307-y © 2016 Science Press Springer-Verlag A review of precipitation isotope studies in China: Basic pattern and hydrological process * ZHANG Mingjun, WANG Shengjie College of Geography and Environmental Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China Abstract: In the paper, the development of precipitation isotope observation networks in China was reviewed, and recent achievements in isoscape and environmental effect of pre- cipitation stable isotopes were summarized; the hydrological process studies based on pre- cipitation isotopes in China during recent decade were also reviewed. In past decades, the spatial and seasonal patterns of precipitation isotopes have been investigated nationwide, especially after the participation in GNIP (Global Network of Isotopes in Precipitation) and the establishment of CHNIP (Chinese Network of Isotopes in Precipitation), although long-term measurements are still limited; besides the nationwide network, a series of regional networks has been widely established across China. From the traditional manual drawing to the com- puter-aided mapping, and then to the simulation using isotope-equipped models, the produc- tions of precipitation isoscape have been improved. The main factors controlling precipitation isotopes were summarized, and the potential significances of isotopes in climate proxies were mentioned. The recent studies about influence of raindrop sub-cloud secondary evaporation on isotopes were reviewed; based on the precipitation isotope and other parameters, the contribution of recycled moisture (evaporation and transpiration) in local precipitation can be estimated using three- or two-component mixing models. Finally, some prospects of precipi- tation isotope studies in China were presented. Keywords: stable isotope