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Vol. 31, No. 4
August 2020

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Terrestrial, Atmospheric and
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Exploring the terrestrial and space weather using an operational radio occultation satellite constellation - A FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 Special Issue after 1-year on orbit

Submission deadline: 2021/02/28

Taiwan-Philippine VOTE-Meteorology: Typhoon study and related natural hazard

Submission deadline: 2020/12/31

Joint Call for Contributions to the Special Collection of YMC

http://www.jamstec.go.jp/ymc/ymc_sp_collection.html

A near-seafloor-towed CSEM receiver for deeper target prospecting
Author:
- We present a near-seafloor-towed, variable-offset, CSEM receiver for deeper imaging
- Real-time raw data transfer is achieved without time-synchronous error
- This system also has marine-induced polarization and self-potential application prospects
- Author(s): Kai Chen, Ming Deng, Ping Yu, Qin Yang, Xianhu Luo, and Xueping Yi
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.08.03.01
- Keywords: Double vessel CSEM method Towed EM receiver Marine electrical prospecting
Characteristics of electromagnetic Taiwanese-Railway signals and the signals’ influences on magnetotelluric measurements
Author:
- Train noises exhibit “wideband” spectra and cannot be filtered by notch filter
- The leaking currents cause significant ULF noise for sites farther than 1 km
- The train noises are different from the natural signals on the diffusion pattern
- Author(s): Ping-Yu Chang, Han-Lun Hsu, Ding-Jun Lin, Azhar Fikri, and Jordi Mahardika Puntu
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.07.02.01
- Keywords: Magnetotelluric Electromagnetic signals Railway noises
Re-calculation of the attenuation functions for Local Magnitude from the upgraded Central Weather Bureau Seismic Network in Taiwan
Author:
- New attenuation functions for local magnitude (M_L) in Taiwan
- New attenuation functions obtained from CWBSN24
- The new M_L has a better relationship with Mw than the old M_L
- Author(s): Zhuo-Kang Guan, Hao Kuo-Chen, and Wei-Fang Sun
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.06.16.01
- Keywords: Local magnitude Attenuation function Moment magnitude Taiwan
- Citation: Guan, Z.-K., H. Kuo-Chen, and W.-F. Sun, 2020: Re-calculation of the attenuation functions for Local Magnitude from the upgraded Central Weather Bureau Seismic Network in Taiwan. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 479-486, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2020.06.16.01

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Impacts of falling ice radiative effects on projections of Southern Ocean sea ice change under global warming
Author:
- Exploring the impact of falling ice radiative effects (FIREs) on sea ice projection
- FIREs affect sea ice change via more radiative warming and higher skin temperature
- FIREs can lead to faster long-term warming-driven sea ice melting and thinning
- Author(s): Jui-Lin F. Li, Wei-Liang Lee, Kuan-Man Xu, Jonathan Jiang, Eric Fetzer, Chao-An Chen, Pei-Chun Hsu, Huang-Hsiung Hsu, Jia-Yuh Yu, and Yi-Hui Wang
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.10.15.01
- Keywords: Southern Oceans Sea ice Falling ice GCM Climate changes Radiation
Comparisons of radiation-circulation coupling over the tropical and subtropical ocean between AMIP6 and CMIP6
Author:
- We compare radiation-circulation coupling and the ocean’s role using AMIP6 and CMIP6
- The impact of falling ice radiative effects is more systematic in CMIP6 than in AMP6
- Results suggest that ocean plays an important role in radiation-circulation couplinga
- Author(s): Jui-Lin Li, Kuan-Man Xu, Wei-Liang Lee, Jonathan Jiang, Yi-Hui Wang, Eric Fetzer, Jia-Yuh Yu, and Li-Chiao Wang
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.09.17.01
- Keywords: GCM AMIP6 CMIP6 Radiation Tropical ocean climate Precipitation
NMHCs in a heavily polluted city in Northern China: Characteristics, effects on SOA potential, and source apportionment
Author:
- Composition and source apportionment of NMHCs in Handan were first investigated
- NMHCs concentration and source contribution in non-haze and haze days were analyzed
- SOA potential of NMHCs and its variations in non-haze and haze days were analyzed
- Author(s): Mengyao Qi, Litao Wang, Qing Wang, Xiaohan Lu, Wei Wei, Yu Wang, Zhentong Liu, Jingyao Tan, Yingying Liu, and Ruiguang Xu
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.08.30.01
- Keywords: NMHCs SOA potential Source apportionment Handan Haze

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Effects of bacteria-virus interaction on Synechococcus spp. growth in the coastal waters
Author:
- Measuring the contributions of grazers and viruses to picoplankton mortality
- Nanoflagellate and viral lysis were the major mortality for bacteria
- Bottom-up controlled was an important factor for Synechococcus spp. growth
- Author(s): An-Yi Tsai
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.08.13.01
- Keywords: Nanoflagellate grazing Viral lysis Heterotrophic bacteria Synechococcus spp. Modified dilution approach Recycled nutrients
Verification of the internal tide off Zhiben coast, Taitung, southeast Taiwan
Author:
- Deep ocean water from an industrial pipeline was monitored continuously
- Variations of nutrient concentrations showed a semi-diurnal cycle
- Physical measurements revealed similar oscillating scales or frequencies
- Author(s): Yiing-Jang Yang, Chan-Chuan Wen, Ping-Yi Huang, Cheng-Yun Wang, Ken-Sheng Chu, and Su-Cheng Pai
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.07.14.01
- Keywords: Nutrients Pipeline Internal tide Taitung
- Citation: Yang, Y.-J., C.-C. Wen, P.-Y. Huang, C.-Y. Wang, K.-S. Chu, and S.-C. Pai, 2020: Verification of the internal tide off Zhiben coast, Taitung, southeast Taiwan. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 77-83, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.07.14.01
Biomass and estimated production, and feeding pressure on zooplankton of chaetognaths in the Yellow Sea, China
Author:
- The mean chaetognath biomass was 2.56 - 5.57 mg DM m^-3
- The annual average estimated chaetognath production was 15.90 mg C m^-3 year^-1
- The annual average feeding pressure on zooplankton production was 18.95%
- Author(s): Yuanzi Huo, Qiao Liu, Fang Zhang, Chaolun Li, Zhencheng Tao, Hongsheng Bi, Chunlei Fan, Jianheng Zhang, and Song Sun
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.06.26.01
- Keywords: Zooplankton Chaetognaths Sagitta species Feeding pressure Production Yellow Sea
- Citation: Huo, Y., Q. Liu, F. Zhang, C. Li, Z. Tao, H. Bi, C. Fan, J. Zhang, and S. Sun, 2020: Biomass and estimated production, and feeding pressure on zooplankton of chaetognaths in the Yellow Sea, China. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 61-75, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.06.26.01

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The Yuli Belt in Taiwan: Part of the suture zone separating Eurasian and Philippine Sea plates
Author:
- Yuli Belt contains HP-metamorphosed rocks derived from subducted South China Sea
- HP-units occupy a tectonic position overlying Yuli Belt metasediments
- Yuli Belt could occupy part of the suture zone
- Author(s): Yiqiong Zhang, Chin-Ho Tsai, Nikolaus Froitzheim, and Kamil Ustaszewski
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.06.28.01
- Keywords: Taiwan Yuli Belt Shoufeng Fault South China Sea Blueschists Subduction Exhumation
- Citation: Zhang, Y., C.-H. Tsai, N. Froitzheim, and K. Ustaszewski, 2020: The Yuli Belt in Taiwan: Part of the suture zone separating Eurasian and Philippine Sea plates. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 415-435, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2020.06.28.01
Using UAV-SfM to monitor the dynamic evolution of a beach on Penghu Islands
Author:
- This study validated that UAV-SfM is suitable for 3D survey in the beach environment
- By multi-temporal analysis, we identified topographic response to weather events
- This study indicates the dynamic evolution of the beachmay be a negative warning
- Author(s): Cheng-Hao Lu and Shyh-Jeng Chyi
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.09.25.01
- Keywords: Unmanned aerial vehicle Beach monitoring Geomorphic evolution
- Citation: Lu, C.-H. and S.-J. Chyi, 2020: Using UAV-SfM to monitor the dynamic evolution of a beach on Penghu Islands. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 283-293, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.09.25.01
Introduction to the special issue on tectonic environment and seabed resources of the southern Okinawa Trough

Author:
- Author(s): Song-Chuen Chen, Jing-Yi Lin, Chih-Chieh Su, and Wen-Bin Doo
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.08.27.01
- Keywords: Southern Okinawa Trough Hydrothermal system Taiwan Back arc basin
- Citation: Chen, S.-C., J.-Y. Lin, C.-C. Su, and W.-B. Doo, 2019: Introduction to the special issue on tectonic environment and seabed resources of the southern Okinawa Trough. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 30, 605-611, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.08.27.01

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Aerosol anomalies associated with occurrence of recent strong earthquakes (> M 8.0)
Author:
- AOD spatial anomalies occurred around eight recent strong earthquake epicenters
- AOD temporal anomalies (>3.0) appeared before all eight strong earthquakes
- AOD values increased, decreased, increasing again before returning to normal levels
- Author(s): Qinqin Liu, Xuhui Shen, Jingfa Zhang, Jing Cui, Qiao Tan, Shaohua Zhao, and Miao Li
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.05.22.01
- Keywords: Strong EQs Aerosol Anomaly Remote sensing
Establish an efficient method to monitor slope deformation using PS-InSAR, MUAV, and surveillance cameras
Author:
- Establish an efficient method to monitor slopes with multi-source images
- Evaluate and obtain real-time actual displacement of the deformation area
- The self-developed surveillance cameras system can be assessed in real time
- Author(s): Chia-Sheng Hsieh and Di-Yi Lin
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2020.04.02.01
- Keywords: Surface deformation PS InSAR MUAV Surveillance camera Hierarchical monitoring procedure
Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) control over the global structures of laboratory magnetosphere
Author:
- Complete phenomena in series of UCR-T1 experiments were presented
- The used scaling laws are significant for laboratory magnetosphere global structure
- The optical images of aurora impacted by FAC were clearly presented
- Author(s): Wei-Tsung Fu, Gung Yur, Chi-Kuang Chao, and Hafiz-Ur Rahman
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.06.16.02
- Keywords: Laboratory simulation Magnetosphere Magnetotail
- Citation: Fu, W.-T., G. Yur, C.-K. Chao, and H.-U. Rahman, 2020: Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) control over the global structures of laboratory magnetosphere. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 49-60, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.06.16.02

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Probabilistic assessment of drought states using a dynamic naive Bayesian classifier
Author:
- Classification of drought states as meteorological, agricultural, or hydrological
- Development of the Bayesian classifier for multi-index drought classification
- Evaluation of the Bayesian classifier for representing hydrological droughts
- Author(s): Dong-Hyeok Park, Si Chen, and Tae-Woong Kim
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.10.08.01
- Keywords: Drought index Dynamic Naive Bayesian Classifier Hydrological drought
- Citation: Park, D.-H., S. Chen, and T.-W. Kim, 2020: Probabilistic assessment of drought states using a dynamic naive Bayesian classifier. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 359-368, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.10.08.01
Investigating the influence of natural events and anthropogenic activities on hydrological drought in South Korea
Author:
- Highlight significant impact of climatic factors and human activity on drought
- Sequential Mann-Kendall’s test was applied for detecting change points
- Human activities contributed to hydrological drought
- Author(s): Muhammad Jehanzaib, Sabab Ali Shah, Hyun-Han Kwon, and Tae-Woong Kim
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.08.13.01
- Keywords: Sequential Mann Kendall test Hydrological drought Climate change Human activity
- Citation: Jehanzaib, M., S. A. Shah, H.-H. Kwon, and T.-W. Kim, 2020: Investigating the influence of natural events and anthropogenic activities on hydrological drought in South Korea. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 31, 85-96, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.08.13.01
Surface soil temperatures of various land cover types within the Chianan Plain, southern Taiwan
Author:
- Soil surface temperatures within the Chianan Plain display a correlation with land cover
- Calculated temperatures were 25.2 to 27.6°C for various land covers
- Surface temperature history should consider the impact of land cover change
- Author(s): Wenfu Chen
- DOI: 10.3319/TAO.2019.05.07.01
- Keywords: Surface soil temperature Chianan Plain Temperature depth profile Land cover
- Citation: Chen, W., 2019: Surface soil temperatures of various land cover types within the Chianan Plain, southern Taiwan. Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci., 30, 831-842, doi: 10.3319/TAO.2019.05.07.01

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