What is the purpose of a campus hydrometeorological observatory site?

The Hydrometeorological Observatory on campus is an integrated observatory that collects both hydrological and meteorological data. It is equipped with a wide range of specialised instruments that can track and record hydrometeorological data in real time. These data are of great scientific value for the in-depth study of the hydrological cycle, climate change and ecological environment of the campus and its surrounding areas.

In the campus hydrometeorological observatory, key hydrological parameters such as rainfall, water level, water temperature and water quality can be comprehensively monitored, and important meteorological data such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, air pressure and solar radiation can be collected. These data not only provide valuable resources for teaching and research, but also provide students with a place for field learning and practice, helping them to understand and master the core knowledge of hydrometeorology more intuitively.

As ecological and environmental issues are gradually receiving widespread attention, ecohydrology, as an important research hotspot both at home and abroad, has gradually emerged and is expected to become a key branch of the discipline in the environmental field in the future. This discipline deeply explores the basic principles of ecohydrology, and systematically studies the influence of vegetation on the energy balance and water cycle, as well as how energy and water affect the distribution and structure of vegetation from the perspectives of energy and water cycle and vegetation growth mechanism. With the help of mathematical analyses, ecohydrology reveals the interaction mechanism between ecology and hydrology.

With the accelerating pace of China's ecological civilisation construction, the importance of ecohydrology as a cutting-edge course in the field of environment is becoming more and more prominent. In order to better promote the construction of the discipline, exploring related teaching practices will become a key way. This will not only help to improve the theoretical system of ecohydrology, but also provide strong support for the cultivation of professionals with the knowledge and practical ability of ecohydrology, thus promoting ecological environmental protection and sustainable development.