Water conservation pattern of Fangcheng River Basin in Beibu Gulf and its response to precipitation
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Water conservation in the Fangcheng River Basin accounts for 50.7% of annual precipitation. Forested, steep areas show higher water conservation, while human activity impacts lower it, with short-duration rain being most beneficial.
Area Of Science
- Hydrology
- Environmental Science
- Ecosystem Management
Background
- Understanding watershed water conservation is crucial, especially under monsoon climates.
- Spatiotemporal patterns of water conservation evolve with precipitation and temporal scales.
- The South Asian monsoon significantly influences regional water resources.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the spatiotemporal patterns of watershed water conservation.
- To analyze the response of water conservation to precipitation in the Fangcheng River Basin.
- To understand how different precipitation event durations affect water conservation.
Main Methods
- Utilized the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model.
- Applied principles of water balance for calculations.
- Analyzed data at monthly and sub-basin scales.
Main Results
- Water conservation in the Fangcheng River Basin was 1637.4 mm·a<sup>-1</sup> (50.7% of mean annual precipitation).
- Sub-basins with high forest cover and steep slopes showed greater water conservation.
- Short-duration precipitation events (≤2 days) enhanced ecosystem water conservation more effectively than long-duration events.
Conclusions
- Watershed water conservation is significantly influenced by land cover, topography, and human activities.
- Precipitation characteristics, particularly duration, play a key role in modulating water conservation.
- Management strategies should consider precipitation patterns for effective water resource management.
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