Cai et al. (2026) Research on Cloud Water Resources in the Bayinbuluke Alpine Basin: Climatic Characteristics and Development Potential

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Identification

• Journal: International Journal of Climatology
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-07-22
• Authors: Miao Cai, Junjie Zhao, Jie Yu, Gang Li, YuQuan Zhou
• DOI: 10.1002/joc.70445

Research Groups

• Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Key Laboratory of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources

Short Summary

This study evaluates the spatiotemporal distribution and development potential of cloud water resources in the Bayinbuluke alpine basin (BAB) using a high-resolution dataset from 2000 to 2024. The research finds that the developable potential of CWR accounts for 32.8%–50.5% of the total, with an estimated 12.98–19.98 billion tons per year.

Objective

• Investigate the spatiotemporal distribution and development potential of cloud water resources in arid mountainous regions

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Bayinbuluke alpine basin (BAB) in Central Asia, with a focus on the mountainous area
• Temporal Scale: 2000 to 2024, with a time resolution of annual data

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Not specified, but likely based on high-resolution diagnostic datasets
• Data sources: High-resolution cloud water resources diagnostic dataset for China from 2000 to 2024

Main Results

• The average annual total hydrometeor mass in the region is approximately 56.89 billion tons.
• The precipitation efficiency of hydrometeors is about 30.5%, with a slow renewal cycle of ~10.8 h.
• The average annual aerial CWR in the mountainous area is approximately 39.56 billion tons, showing significant seasonal variations.

Contributions

This study provides a scientific basis for water resource management in the Bayinbuluke alpine basin and serves as a reference for cloud water resource development in similar arid and semi-arid regions globally.

Funding

• National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 42175053)
• Chinese Academy of Sciences Strategic Priority Research Program (Grant No. XDA20060404)

Citation

@article{Cai2026Research,
  author = {Cai, Miao and Zhao, Junjie and Ou, Jianjun and Yu, Jie and Li, Gang and Zhou, YuQuan},
  title = {Research on Cloud Water Resources in the Bayinbuluke Alpine Basin: Climatic Characteristics and Development Potential},
  journal = {International Journal of Climatology},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.1002/joc.70445},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.70445}
}