Efeitos da dinâmica pluviométrica na interceptação e precipitação interna em uma encosta com Floresta Atlântica no Parque Nacional da Tijuca, RJ, Brasil.


World Heritage Site: Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea

Publication Year: 2021

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE9239F49CE0

Summary

Rainfall interception by vegetation in the Atlantic Forest of Tijuca National Park, Brazil, varies significantly with antecedent drought duration and rainfall volume, while net precipitation is more strongly influenced by initial rainfall intensity. Spatial variations in interception are most pronounced at ridge tops, where canopy openness is greater, whereas net precipitation shows less spatial variability over time. The study highlights the complex interplay between hydrometeorological dynamics and vegetation structure, offering insights into how these factors modulate water balance in forested landscapes.

Citation

Miranda, F. S. d. M. e., & Avelar, A. d. S. (2021). Efeitos da dinâmica pluviométrica na interceptação e precipitação interna em uma encosta com Floresta Atlântica no Parque Nacional da Tijuca, RJ, Brasil. Revista Brasileira de Geografia Física, 14(4), 2114–2130. https://doi.org/10.26848/rbgf.v14.4.p2114-2130

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