Abstract
“Earth summit mission 2022” is one of the landmark scientific research activities of the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research (STEP). This scientific expedition firstly used advanced technology and methods to detect vertical meteorological elements and produce forecasts for mountain climbing. The “Earth summit mission 2022” Qomolangma scientific expedition exceeded an altitude of over 8000 meters for the first time and carried out a comprehensive scientific investigation mission on the summit of Mt. Qomolangma. Among the participants, the westerly-monsoon synergy and influence team stationed in the Mt. Qomolangma region had two tasks: 1) detecting the vertical structure of the atmosphere for parameters such as wind, temperature, humidity, and pressure with advanced instruments for high-altitude detection at the Mt. Qomolangma base camp; and 2) observing extreme weather processes to ensure that members of the mountaineering team could successfully reach the top. Through this scientific expedition, a better understanding of the vertical structure and weather characteristics of the complex area of Mt. Qomolangma is gained.
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“巅峰使命2022”是第二次青藏高原综合科学考察研究(STEP)的重要科考研究内容之一。本次科考首次应用先进技术方法在珠峰地区开展大气垂直观测,并为登顶队员提供气象保障服务。同时,此次“巅峰使命2022”珠峰科考首次突破了8000米以上海拔高度并完成珠峰峰顶的综合科学考察任务。其中,西风-季风协同作用及其影响团队在珠峰地区主要有两个任务:1)在珠峰大本营采用先进的观测仪器探测风、温度、湿度、气压等大气垂直要素;2)监测极端天气过程,保障冲顶队员成功登顶。通过此次科考,我们对珠峰地区复杂地形下的大气垂直结构和天气特征有更深入的了解。
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This research was funded by the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program (STEP) (Grant No. 2019QZKK0103), the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDA20060101), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 91837208 and 41830650).
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Ma, Y., Ma, W., Dai, H. et al. Earth Summit Mission 2022: Scientific Expedition and Research on Mt. Qomolangma Helps Reveal the Synergy between Westerly Winds and Monsoon and the Resulting Climatic and Environmental Effects. Adv. Atmos. Sci. 40, 187–193 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00376-022-2166-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00376-022-2166-3