Publication: Advances in Polar Science (APS). Antarctic Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 35~41, June 1993
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Author: Bian Lingen, Lu Longhua and Zhang Yongping
CNARC member: Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC)
Abstract: A preliminary analysis of some characteristics of the radiation components is made by using the surface radiation data obtained from February 1990 to January 1991 at Zhongshan Station. The result shows that the fluxes of direct radiation and global radiation are strong with higher atmospheric transparency, and the surface can absorb large amount of radiation energy in warm season. The surface loses heat energy in cold season due to the seasonal variations of the surface albedo and shortwave radiation. The variation of net longwave radiation is related to cloud amount and surface air temperature. The property of net radiation is similar to other Antarctic coastal stations but differs greatly from Antarctic inland area.
Key words: Zhongshan Station, shortwave radiation, net longwave radiation, radiation balance
