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Coupling the terrestrial hydrology model with biogeochemistry to the integrated LAND surface model: Amazon Basin applications

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Author(s):
de Castro, Aline Anderson [1] ; Cuartas, Luz Adriana [2] ; Coe, Michael T. [3] ; Von Randow, Celso [1] ; Castanho, Andrea [3] ; Ovando, Alex [2] ; Nobre, Antonio Donato [1] ; Koumrouyan, Adriana [1] ; Sampaio, Gilvan [4] ; Costa, Marcos Heil [5]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] Natl Inst Spatial Res, Earth Syst Sci Ctr, Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[2] Natl Ctr Monitoring & Alert Nat Hazards, Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[3] Woods Hole Res Ctr, POB 296, Woods Hole, MA 02543 - USA
[4] Natl Inst Spatial Res, Ctr Weather Forecasting & Climate Studies, Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[5] Univ Fed Vicosa, Dept Agr Engn, Vicosa, MG - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL-JOURNAL DES SCIENCES HYDROLOGIQUES; v. 63, n. 13-14, p. 1954-1966, OCT 26 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

We coupled the hydrologic routing and flood dynamics model Terrestrial Hydrology Model with Biogeochemistry (THMB) to the Integrated LAND Surface Model (INLAND) and compared simulations of the discharge and flood extent area against gauge station and satellite-based information in the Amazon Basin. The coupled model represents well the seasonality of the flooding and discharge, but underestimates both of them. This can be related to an already discussed underestimate of the precipitation in the east of the Andes Mountains. A photosynthesis limitation on the flooded area was also included, showing changes in plant productivity and reduction in vegetation carbon stocks. Despite its limitations, the model proves to be a valuable tool for studies of the hydrological cycle and flood dynamics response to climate change projections, allowing it to be used to represent the feedbacks between continental surface water cycle and vegetation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/50687-8 - Climate services through knowledge co-production: a Euro-South American initiative for strengthening societal adaptation response to extreme events
Grantee:Iracema Fonseca de Albuquerque Cavalcanti
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants