Frozen soil refers to a special soil layer formed in the winter when the soil or rock contains a certain amount of water under extremely cold climate conditions and freezes due to low temperatures. In the source area of the Yellow River, careful observation of frozen soil is crucial. We conduct these observations to monitor and study the distribution range, thickness, physical properties and changing laws of frozen soil, so as to more fully understand the characteristics of frozen soil in the region and its dynamic changes. Such research not only helps us to gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment in the source area of the Yellow River, but also provides a strong scientific basis for the effective prevention and control of geological disasters and the smooth implementation of various engineering construction projects. Its significance is significant and far-reaching.
Our engineers set out on a journey to Maduo County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to carry out the annual inspection of surrounding permafrost observation stations. This inspection is of great significance, aiming to ensure the stable and efficient operation of station equipment, thereby providing accurate and reliable data support for subsequent permafrost research.
The inspection team brought together experienced scientific research elites and technical engineers. They braved the severe cold and crossed the many obstacles in the plateau to reach the frozen soil observation station at the source of the Yellow River. The team focused on a detailed inspection of the various facilities at the station, covering key factors such as the stability of the power supply system, the accuracy of the sensors, and the protection of the field protection box, to ensure that the station can continuously and stably provide high-quality frozen soil observation data.
The inspection team has completed inspections of several important sites, including Qingshui River, Yeniugou, Maduo Township, Zhaling Lake, and Animaqing Glacier. During the inspection, the equipment at each site was carefully maintained and debugged, and the permafrost observation instruments were strictly inspected to ensure the accuracy and reliability of their measurement data. In addition, the team also focused on professional inspection and maintenance of the temperature chain and meteorological system to ensure the stable operation of various systems, providing a solid guarantee for subsequent permafrost research.
During this field work, the team also shoulders a key task, which is to carry out sampling surveys of vegetation and soil samples.
The inspection work not only demonstrates the hard work and unremitting efforts of scientific researchers and technical engineers, but also their efforts to ensure the stable operation of the observatory. The smooth progress of this work not only provides us with solid data support for in-depth exploration of the characteristics of frozen soil in the source area of the Yellow River, but also has irreplaceable significance for protecting the ecological environment of the region and effectively preventing and controlling geological disasters.
Although field work is hard, it is also a wonderful encounter with the beautiful scenery of nature, which is a rare life experience!
