Remote Sensing Technology and Application, Volume. 39, Issue 4, 841(2024)

Analysis of Spatio-temporal Characteristics of Methane in China in 2003~2018

Yuqi PENG, Hongke CAI, and Zhaonan CAI
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  • School of Atmospheric Sciences,Chengdu University of Information Technology,Chengdu610225,China
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    In order to better understanding the distribution of CH4 concentration in China, this study analyzed the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of CH4 concentration in China from 2003 to 2018 using CH4 concentration data provided by C3C. The results show that:(1)In terms of spatial distribution, the CH4 concentration features a pattern of high concentration in the southeast and low concentration in the northwest, with high values mainly distributed in Hunan, Hubei, and Guangxi, and low values in Qinghai and Tibet.The interannual variation of CH4 concentration in China showed an increasing trend over time. The methane concentration remained relatively stable from 2003 to 2006, and increased significantly from 2007 to 2018.(2)The CH4 concentration exhibits a significant seasonal variation, with higher concentrations in summer and autumn and lower concentrations in spring and winter. The highest concentration was 1 781 ppbv in autumn, while the lowest concentration was 1 748 ppbv in spring. The peak concentration occurred in August and September, and the low point occurred in March and April.(3) In order to better analyze methane concentration in China, China is divided into six geographical regions, which are Northeast China, South Central China, East China, North China, Northwest China, Southwest China.Methane concentrations are higher in East China, South Central China, and lowest in the Northwest China, Southwest China.

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    Received: Mar. 22, 2023

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    Published Online: Jan. 6, 2025

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    DOI:10.11873/j.issn.1004-0323.2024.4.0841

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