Dr. Marco Gemmer

Peer-Reviewed Publications, Books and Book Chapters

(mostly hyperlinked with PDF!!!)


2011/in press


Fischer, T., M. Gemmer, L.L. Liu & B. Su: Precipitation Trends and dryness/wetness pattern in the Zhujiang River Basin, South China, 1961-2007. Quaternary International, 244, 138-148.

Fischer, T., M. Gemmer, L. Liu & T. Jiang: Change-points in climate extremes in the Zhujiang River Basin, South China, 1961-2007. Climatic Change, DOI: 10.1007/s10584-011-0123-8

Tao, H., M. Gemmer et al.: Trends of streamflow in the Tarim River Basin during the past 50 years: Human impact or climate change? Journal of Hydrology, 400 (1-2): 1-9

Tao, H., M. Gemmer et al.: Assessment of CMIP3 Climate Models and Projected Changes of Precipitation and Temperature in the Yangtze River Basin, China.Climatic Change, DOI: 10.1007/s10584-011-0144-3

Gemmer, M., A. Wilkes & L.M. Vaucel: Governing Climate Change in the EU and China: an analysis of formal institutions. Advances in Climate Change Research, 2 (1): 1-11

Gemmer, M., T. Fischer, B. Su & L.L. Liu: Trends of Precipitation Extremes in the Zhujiang River Basin, South China. Journal of Climate, 24: 750-761 http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/2010JCLI3717.1

Gemmer, M., Y. Yin, Y. Luo & T. Fischer: Tropical Cyclones in China: County-Based Analysis of Landfalls and Economic Losses in Fujian Province.
Quaternary International, 244, 169-177.

Schweers, W., et al.: Identification of potential areas for biomass production in China: Discussion of a recent approach and future challenges. Biomass and Bioenergy, 35: 2268-2279.

Wang, Y., B. Liu, B. Su. J. Zhai & M. Gemmer: Trends of calculated and simulated
          actual evaporation in the Yangtze River Basin (1961-2007).
          Journal of Climate, accepted manuscript in press.
          http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/pdf/10.1175/2011JCLI3933.1


2010


Fischer, T., M. Gemmer, B. Su & L.L. Liu: Temperature and Precipitation Extremes in the Zhujiang River Basin, South-China (1961-2007). Advances in Climate Change Research, 1 (2): 63-70.

Gao, C., M. Gemmer, X. Zeng, B. Li, B. Su & Y. Wen: Projected Streamflow in the Huaihe River Basin (2010-2100) using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 24: 685-697.

Yin, Y., M. Gemmer et al.: Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Rainfall in Fujian Province, China. Quaternary International, 226 (1-2): 122-128.

Yin, Y., M. Gemmer, B. Su, Y. Luo, Y. Wang & R. Wang: Preliminary Study of Technique on Weather Index Insurance’s Foundation for Typhoon Disasters
In press, Journal of Natural Disasters

Yin, Y., Y. Luo, M. Gemmer, X. Zeng & X. Li: Forecast Method Study on Yearly
         Tropical Cyclone Frequency in the Northwest Pacific Based on the BP Neural
         Network Technique. Journal of Tropical Meteorology 25 (5): 217-223.


2009
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Schweers, W., et al.: Assessing the Potential of Energy Crop Production in China by Remote Sensing. ERSEC International Conference Proceeding: Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Conservation, UNESCO, Beijing, p. 200-209.


Zhang, Q., Xu, C.Y., Gemmer, M., Chen, Y.D., Liu, C.: Changing properties of precipitation concentration in the Pearl River basin, China. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 23(3): 377-385 


2008


Jiang, T., B. Su & M. Gemmer: Trends in Precipitation Extremes of the Yangtze River Basin. Advances in Water Science 19 (5): 650-606.

Gemmer, M. & T. Jiang: BMU CDM-JI Initiative Country Study China of the CDM Service Unit China. Published by Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, Eschborn, Germany

Gemmer, M., T. Jiang, B. Su, Z.W. Kundzewicz: Seasonal precipitation changes in wet season and their influence on flood/drought hazards in the Yangtze River basin, China. Quaternary International 186 (1):12-21. doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2007.10.001 

Su, B., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Spatial and temporal variation of extreme precipitation over the Yangtze River Basin.
Quaternary International 186 (1): 22-31. doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2007.09.001

Su, B., M. Gemmer, T. Jiang & G.Y. Ren: Probability distribution of precipitation extremes over the Yangtze River Basin during 1960-2005.
Advances in Climate Change Research 8 (4): 27-31. (english)

Tao, H., M. Gemmer, D. Song, B. Su: Eco-hydrological responses on water transportation in the lower reaches of the Tarim River, China.
Water Resources Research 44 W08422 doi:10.1029/2007WR006186



2007


King, L., M. Gemmer & R. Wang: Hochwasserkatastrophen und Hochwassermanagement am Yangtze. In: Glaser, R. & K. Kremb (eds.): Planet Erde, Band 2 Asien: 183-194. Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt

Su, B., M. Gemmer, T. Jiang & G.Y. Ren: Probability distribution of precipitation extremes over the Yangtze River Basin during 1960-2005.
Advances in Climate Change Research 3 (4): 27-31. (Chinese)

Zhang, Q., M. Gemmer & J. Chen: Climatic changes and flood/drought risk in the Yangtze Delta, China, during the past millennium.
Quaternary International 176-177: 62-69. doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2006.11.004


2006


Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Spatiotemporal Analysis of Precipitation Trends in the Yangtze River Catchment. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment 20 (6): 435-444. doi:10.1007/s00477-006-0036-7

Seebach, D., N. Filippi, M. Pizziolo, G. Bertolini, A. Poschinger, J. Fortuny-Guasch & M. Gemmer: Identifying Risk Areas for Soil degradation in Europe by Landslides. Chapter 6 of Eckelmann, W. et al.: Common Criteria for Risk Area Identification according to Soil Threats. European Soil Bureau Research Report No.20, EUR 22185 EN, 94pp. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg.

Gemmer, M., G. Wang & T. Jiang:  Dynamic inundation risk identification and estimation of the potential loss in Honghu flood diversion area, China. Journal of Lake Science 18 (5): 464-469.


2005

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Guo & M. Gemmer: GIS raster data-based dynamic flood risk simulation model and its application.
Journal of Natural Sciences 33 (4): 370-374.

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Guo & M. Gemmer: Application of a dynamic flood risk model to the Jingjiang flood diversion district.
Journal of Geographical Sciences 33 (4): 370-374.

Zhang, Q., T. Jiang, M. Gemmer, & S. Becker: Precipitation, temperature and runoff analysis from 1950 to 2002 in the Yangtze basin, China.
Hydrological Sciences Journal 50 (1): 65-80.


2004

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Climate Change in China and its Contribution to Yangtze River Floods. In: Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz (eds.): Climate Change and Yangtze Floods: 2-15. Science Press, Beijing.

Gemmer, M.: Decision Support for Flood Risk Management at the Yangtze River by GIS/RS-Based Flood Damage Estimation. Shaker, Aachen. 219 pp.

Gemmer, M. & L. King: New Demands for Flood Protection in the Yangtze River Catchment. In: Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz (eds.): Climate Change and Yangtze Floods: 342-355. Science Press, Beijing.

Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz: Climate Change and Yangtze Floods. Science Press, Beijing. 453 pp.

King, L., H. Hartmann, M. Gemmer & S. Becker: Der Drei-Schluchten-Staudamm am Yangtze - Ein Großbauprojekt und seine Bedeutung für den Hochwasserschutz. Petermanns Geographische Mitteilungen 148 (5): 28-35.

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Shi, S. Becker & M. Gemmer: Rainstorm and Precipitation Trends in the Yangtze River Catchment 1951-2002. In: Jiang, T., L. King, M. Gemmer & Z. Kundzewicz (eds.): Climate Change and Yangtze Floods: 101-121. Science Press, Beijing.

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Shi, S. Becker & M. Gemmer:Observed precipitation trends in theYangtze River catchment from 1951 to 2002.
Journal of Geographical Sciences 14 (2): 204-218.


2003

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: 20th Century Precipitation Trends in China. World Meteorological Organization (ed.): Proceedings of the International Symposium on Climate Change (ISCC): 194-198. WMO/TD-NO. 1172. China Meteorological Press, Beijing.

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang: Observed and Interpolated Precipitation Trends and Variability in the Yangtze River Catchment. Journal of Lake Science 15 (3): 123-130.

Gemmer, M.: GIS/RS-based Flood Risk Mapping for the Eastern Honghu Flood Diversion Area. Journal of Lake Science 15 (Suppl.): 166-172.

Gemmer, M.: Transferability of European Flood Impact Estimation Techniques to the Yangtze River Catchment and Possible Adaptations. Journal of Lake Science 15 (Suppl.): 173-183.

Gemmer, M., S. Becker, & T. Jiang: Observed MonthlyPrecipitation Trends in China 1951-2002. Theoretical and Applied Climatology 77 (1-2): 39-45.

Gemmer, M. & L. King: Chinas Kampf mit dem Wasser: Natürliche und anthropogene Hochwasserursachen am Yangtze. In: Opp, C. (ed.): Wasserressourcen - Nutzung und Schutz: 116-133. Marburger Geographische Schriften, Marburg.

Gemmer, M. & L. King: Human and Climatic Change Impacts on Yangtze River Floods. World Meteorological Organization (ed.): Proceedings of the International Symposium on Climate Change (ISCC): 58-61. WMO/TD-NO. 1172. China Meteorological Press, Beijing.

Su, B., T. Jiang, Y. Shi, S. Becker & M. Gemmer: Analysis of Precipitation Trends in 1990s in the Yangtze River Catchment. Journal of Lake Science 15 (Suppl.): 38-48.

2002

King, L., M. Gemmer & M. Metzler: Das Drei-Schluchten-Projekt am Yangtze, VR China. Spiegel der Forschung 19 (1): 38-45.


2001

Gemmer, M.: Restrictions to the Implementation of Flood Protection Planning at the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River. In: King, L., M. Metzler & T. Jiang (eds.): Flood Risks and Land Use Conflicts in the Yangtze Catchment, China, and at the Rhine River, Germany: Strategies for a Sustainable Flood Management: 177-180. Peter Lang Verlag, Frankfurt.

King, L., M. Gemmer & R. Wang: Hochwasserschutz und Landnutzung am Yangtze.
        Geographische Rundschau  53 (10): 28-34.

King, L. & M. Gemmer: Methodical Approaches for Flood Research as Part of Sustainable Development in the Yangtze River Valley, P.R. China. In: Stoecker, B., W. Grosse & W. Li (eds.): Ecosystem Service and Sustainable Watershed Management Towards Flood Prevention, Pollution Control, and Socio-Economic Development in North China. Proceedings of the International Conference in Bejing, China, August 23-25, 2000: 153-168. Cologne, Germany.

2000

Wang, R., T. Jiang, L. King & M. Gemmer: Review on Global Natural Catastrophes in the 20th Century. Journal of Natural Disasters 9 (4): 9-15.



Conference Contributions, Reports and Surveys


King, L., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang (2009): Origin of Floods and Strategies for Flood
Mitigation at the Yangtze River. In: GAVARDASHVILI, G., A. BORTHWICK, L. KING (eds.): FLOODS AND MODERN METHODS OF CONTROL MEASURES. ISSN 1512-2344. [International Symposium on Floods and Modern Methods of Control Measures, Tbilisi, Georgia, SEP 23-28, 2009] 8 pages

Jiang, T., H. Xu, B. Su, C. Wang, C. Zhang, M. Gemmer & D. Zhang (2009):
Manual for Climate Change Impact Analysis, Version 1. National Climate Center Publication Series, Beijing, 62pp (in Chinese)

Gemmer, M. & J. Fortuny-Guasch (2006): Early Warning and Information Services to Support the Management of Landslide Risks. Chinese-German Workshop on “Environmental Impacts of Large-Scale Hydraulic Engineering”. 01-08 March 2006, Xinshan, China.


Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang (2003): 20thCentury Precipitation Trends in the Yangtze River Catchment. Zentrum für internationale Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung (ed.): Discussion Papers 14, Giessen.

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang (2003): Precipitation Trends and Variability in China. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Climate Change (ISCC). 31 March - 3 April, 2003, Beijing, China.

Becker, S., M. Gemmer & T. Jiang (2003): Precipitation Trends in the Yangtze River Catchment. Proceedings of the Chinese-German Workshop on Climate Change and Yangtze Floods. 4-8 April 2003, Nanjing, China.

Gemmer, M. (2003): Yangtze Flood Decision Support System (YFDSS). Proceedings of the Chinese-German Workshop on Climate Change and Yangtze Floods. 4-8 April 2003, Nanjing, China.

Gemmer, M., L. King, & T. Jiang (2003): Climatic Change Impact on Yangtze River Floods. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Climate Change (ISCC). 31 March - 3 April, 2003, Beijing, China.

Gemmer, M., L. King, & T. Jiang (2003): Human Impact on Yangtze River Floods. Proceedings of the Chinese-German Workshop on Climate Change and Yangtze Floods. 4-8 April 2003, Nanjing, China.

Gemmer, M., S. Becker & T. Jiang (2003): Detection andVisualization of Climate Trends in China. Zentrum für internationale Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung (ed.): Discussion Papers 15, Giessen.

Gemmer, M. & L. King (2002): Flood Risks and Flood Protection at the Middle/Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, P.R. China. Mitigation of Climate Induced Natural Hazards (MITCH, EU Concerted Action): Floods, Droughts and Landslides – Who plans, who pays? Translating Research Advances into Practical Benefits: 31. MITCH Workshop Abstracts, 24-26 Nov 2002, Potsdam, Germany.

Gemmer, M. (2002): GIS-based Flood Risk Mapping at the Yangtze River-The Basis of Decision Support in Flood Risk Management? Proceedings of the Sino-German Symposium on Sustainable Land Use, Flood Risks and Watershed Ecosystem Management, April 8-14: 38-40. East China Normal University, Shanghai.

Gemmer, M. (2001): Restricted Implementation of Flood Protection Planning at the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River. Proceedings of the German-Chinese Symposium on Flood Risks and Land Use Conflicts in the Yangtze Catchment, China, and at the Rhine River, Germany: Strategies for a Sustainable Flood Management, 31 August - 02 September 2000, Walberberg, Germany.

Chen, J., M. Gemmer, T. Jiang, L. King & M. Metzler (2001): Visualization of Historical Flood and Drought Information (1100-1940) for the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River Valley, P.R. China. Zentrum für internationle Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung (ed.): Discussion Papers 4, Giessen.

Gemmer, M. (2000): Hochwasserschutz und Landnutzungsänderungen am Yangtze-Mittellauf, VR China. Satellitenbilddokumentierte Entwicklung der Metropole Wuhan und des Jingjiang-Hochwasserrückhaltebeckens als Beispiel für die wachsende Bedeutung und limitierte Umsetzbarkeit einer bestehenden Hochwasserschutzplanung. Department of Geography, Justus Liebig University, Giessen.

King, L., M. Gemmer & R. Wang (1999): Extreme Hochwasserereignisse im Yangtze-Einzugsgebiet Ost- und Mittelchinas 1931 bis 1998. Survey and Report for Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft. Department of Geography, Justus Liebig University, Giessen.

Gemmer, M. (1998): Ethnographische Strukturen in den Northern Areas von Pakistan. In: Giese, E. & I. Mossig (eds.): Materialien zur Großen Exkursion Nordpakistan/Xinjiang (VR China). Department of Geography, Justus Liebig University, Giessen.

Gemmer, M. (1998): Städtebauliche Untersuchung als Konzept für eine nachhaltige Siedlungsentwicklung im Sinne einer “Lokalen Agenda 21”. Survey and Report for Lahntal Commune. Planungsbüro Damm, Fernwald.


 

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