RS-based monitoring seasonal changes of lake in Badain Jaran Desert

Seasonal lake dynamics in the Badain Jaran Desert exhibit distinct statistical and spatial patterns, with total lake area and number decreasing from spring to winter before regenerating annually. Remote sensing analysis of ETM+ imagery revealed that atrophic and expanded lake regions cluster spatially, while some periods show gradual transitions. These findings provide a foundation for further studies on water cycling, balance, and ecosystem dynamics in this unique desert landscape.

Jinfeng, Z., Naiang, W., Zhuolun, L., Chunyu, D., Ying, L., & Ning, M. (2011). RS-based monitoring seasonal changes of lake in Badain Jaran Desert. Journal of Lake Sciences, 23(4), 657–664. https://doi.org/10.18307/2011.0424