Spatial heterogeneity of ground surface temperature on the Tibetan Plateau

What is it about?

It is about long-term and systematic observations of the spatial heterogeneity of ground surface temperature caused by microrelief, vegetation difference (e. g., NDVI), and heterogeneous moisture conditions at an alpine meadow within a small region with almost consistent elevation on the Tibetan Plateau. It provides key values relating to the near-surface air temperature and ground surface temperature. The N-factors relating to the freezing and thawing indices on the near-surface and ground surface, and the surface offset equals to the difference between mean annual air temperature and mean annual ground surface temperature had been quantified.

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Why is it important?

It may facilitate the accurate modeling or mapping of permafrost for the Tibetan Plateau.