Investigating the Influence of Interannual Precipitation Variability on Terrestrial Ecosystem Productivity

This study investigated the impact of interannual precipitation variability on above-ground terrestrial ecosystem productivity in the Hulunbuir ecosystem, using time series analysis, regression analysis, and machine learning models. The study's primary goal was to enhance our understanding of the effects of precipitation variability on ecosystems and develop practical solutions for promoting ecosystem sustainability and adaptability under changing climate conditions. The study analyzed trends and patterns of interannual precipitation variability within the study area, investigated the historic relationship between precipitation and ecosystem productivity using regression analysis, developed and compared machine learning models to predict the impact of interannual precipitation variability on ecosystem productivity, evaluated model performance, and provided insights into the mechanisms underlying the impacts of interannual precipitation variability on ecosystem productivity. The findings of this study suggested that precipitation is an important driver of vegetation productivity in the Hulunbuir ecosystem, and the machine learning models, particularly LSTM and CNN models, were found to be effective in predicting NPP in different ecosystems. The study's findings can inform ecosystem-specific management strategies to optimize productivity and resilience to environmental change, as well as policy decisions regarding the sustainable use of natural resources and the mitigation of climate change impacts. Keywords: interannual precipitation variability, terrestrial ecosystem productivity, time series analysis, machine learning models, climate change impacts.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Chen, Minghao

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Terrer, César

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• In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
• Copyright retained by author(s)

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• https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/151932

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/151932