Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko Framework
Understanding the role of climate change and catchment characteristics in hydrological activity is important for the efficient use of water resources. In this study, a Budyko framework suitable for non-steady conditions was used to assess the impacts of climate change and catchment characteristics o...
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| description | Understanding the role of climate change and catchment characteristics in hydrological activity is important for the efficient use of water resources. In this study, a Budyko framework suitable for non-steady conditions was used to assess the impacts of climate change and catchment characteristics on the long-term changes in annual and seasonal runoff in the Second Songhua River (SSR) basin during the last 30 years. Based on the analysis of the hydro-meteorological series of the SSR, the runoff in the SSR basin showed a non-significant increasing trend. The hydro-meteorological elements changed abruptly in 2009, and the study period was divided into a baseline period (1989–2009) and a disturbed period (2010–2018). Runoff increased during the disturbed period compared to the baseline period, with a significant increase in spring runoff in the upstream area and summer runoff in the downstream area. The attribution analysis results indicated that the annual runoff was mainly affected by climatic factors, and 66.8–99.6% of yearly runoff changes were caused by climate change. Catchment characteristics had little effect on yearly runoff but significantly affected seasonal runoff. The catchment characteristics affecting runoff were mainly increased water withdrawal, changes in snowfall, degradation of permafrost, and changes in reservoir operation. This study provides a basis for further understanding the intra-annual runoff variability for SSR and other similar rivers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-86b69e950e9646288f71af46d95385f82023-11-16T18:22:50ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412023-01-0115345110.3390/w15030451Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko FrameworkZan Li0Yao Wu1Ji Li2Peng Qi3Jiaxin Sun4Yingna Sun5Institute of Water Conservancy and Electric Power, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, ChinaNortheast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130102, ChinaChang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130000, ChinaNortheast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130102, ChinaInstitute of Water Conservancy and Electric Power, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, ChinaInstitute of Water Conservancy and Electric Power, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, ChinaUnderstanding the role of climate change and catchment characteristics in hydrological activity is important for the efficient use of water resources. In this study, a Budyko framework suitable for non-steady conditions was used to assess the impacts of climate change and catchment characteristics on the long-term changes in annual and seasonal runoff in the Second Songhua River (SSR) basin during the last 30 years. Based on the analysis of the hydro-meteorological series of the SSR, the runoff in the SSR basin showed a non-significant increasing trend. The hydro-meteorological elements changed abruptly in 2009, and the study period was divided into a baseline period (1989–2009) and a disturbed period (2010–2018). Runoff increased during the disturbed period compared to the baseline period, with a significant increase in spring runoff in the upstream area and summer runoff in the downstream area. The attribution analysis results indicated that the annual runoff was mainly affected by climatic factors, and 66.8–99.6% of yearly runoff changes were caused by climate change. Catchment characteristics had little effect on yearly runoff but significantly affected seasonal runoff. The catchment characteristics affecting runoff were mainly increased water withdrawal, changes in snowfall, degradation of permafrost, and changes in reservoir operation. This study provides a basis for further understanding the intra-annual runoff variability for SSR and other similar rivers.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/3/451runoff changeBudyko hypothesisclimate changecatchment characteristicsSecond Songhua River |
| spellingShingle | Zan Li Yao Wu Ji Li Peng Qi Jiaxin Sun Yingna Sun Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko Framework Water runoff change Budyko hypothesis climate change catchment characteristics Second Songhua River |
| title | Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko Framework |
| title_full | Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko Framework |
| title_fullStr | Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko Framework |
| title_full_unstemmed | Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko Framework |
| title_short | Attribution Analysis of Runoff Variation in the Second Songhua River Based on the Non-Steady Budyko Framework |
| title_sort | attribution analysis of runoff variation in the second songhua river based on the non steady budyko framework |
| topic | runoff change Budyko hypothesis climate change catchment characteristics Second Songhua River |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/3/451 |
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