@article{fdi:010064219,
  title = {{A} comparative high-altitude meteorological analysis from three catchments in the {N}epalese {H}imalaya},
  author = {{S}hea, {J}. {M}. and {W}agnon, {P}atrick and {I}mmerzeel, {W}. {W}. and {B}iron, {R}omain and {B}run, {F}. and {P}ellicciotti, {F}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{M}eteorological studies in high-mountain environments form the basis of our understanding of catchment hydrology and glacier accumulation and melt processes, yet high-altitude (>4000m above sea level, asl) observatories are rare. {T}his research presents meteorological data recorded between {D}ecember 2012 and {N}ovember 2013 at seven stations in {N}epal, ranging in elevation from 3860 to 5360m asl. {S}easonal and diurnal cycles in air temperature, vapour pressure, incoming short-wave and long-wave radiation, atmospheric transmissivity, wind speed, and precipitation are compared between sites. {S}olar radiation strongly affects diurnal temperature and vapour pressure cycles, but local topography and valley-scale circulations alter wind speed and precipitation cycles. {T}he observed diurnal variability in vertical temperature gradients in all seasons highlights the importance of in situ measurements for melt modelling. {T}he monsoon signal (progressive onset and sharp end) is visible in all data-sets, and the passage of the remnants of {T}yphoon {P}hailin in mid-{O}ctober 2013 provides an interesting case study on the possible effects of such storms on glaciers in the region.},
  keywords = {water resources ; glaciers ; {H}imalaya ; {N}epal ; monsoon ; meteorology ; {NEPAL} ; {HIMALAYA}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{I}nternational {J}ournal of {W}ater {R}esources {D}evelopment},
  volume = {31},
  numero = {2},
  pages = {174--200},
  ISSN = {0790-0627},
  year = {2015},
  DOI = {10.1080/07900627.2015.1020417},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010064219},
}