Storm Frequency Research Articles

Calm after the storm? Similar patterns of genetic variation in a riverine foundation species before and after severe disturbance.

In summer 2011, Tropical storms Lee and Irene caused an estimated 90% decline of the submersed aquatic plant Vallisneria americana Michx. (Hydrocharitaceae) in the Hudson River of New York (USA). To understand the genetic impact of such large-scale demographic losses, we compared diversity at 10 microsatellite loci in 135 samples collected from five sites just before the storms with 239 shoots collected from nine sites 4 years after. Although 80% of beds sampled in 2011 lacked V. americana in 2015, we found similar genotypic and genetic diversity and effective population sizes in pre-storm versus post-storm sites. These similarities suggest that despite local extirpations concentrated at the upstream end of the sampling area, V. americana was regionally resistant to genetic losses. Similar geographically based structure among sites in both sampling periods suggested that cryptic local refugia at previously occupied sites facilitated re-expansion after the storms. However, this apparent resistance to disturbance may lead to a false sense of security. Low effective population sizes and high clonality in both time periods suggest that V. americana beds were already small and had high frequency of asexual reproduction before the storms. Dispersal was not sufficient to recolonize more isolated sites that had been extirpated. Chronic low diversity and reliance on asexual reproduction for persistence can be risky when more frequent and intense storms are paired with ongoing anthropogenic stressors. Monitoring genetic diversity along with extent and abundance of V. americana will give a more complete picture of long-term potential for resilience.

Oysters' Integration on Submerged Breakwaters Offers New Adaptive Shoreline Protection in Low‐Energy Environments in the Face of Sea Level Rise

AbstractSea level rise (SLR) and increasing storm frequency threaten coastal environments. Engineering solutions such as breakwaters will become ineffective for wave attenuation and erosion control due to SLR. As a natural alternative, oysters create three‐dimensional, complex reef structures that attenuate wave energy and increase sedimentation rates. If coupled with breakwaters, oysters may maintain breakwaters' efficiency over time as they are expected to grow with SLR. Here, we measured bathymetric changes over 3 years (via GPS) and wave dampening due to four‐made intertidal breakwaters within a small cove of the Choptank River (MD, USA). Then, we modeled the coupling of such gray structures with oysters through Delft3D‐SWAN to evaluate the performances of such hybrid solutions on coastal protection, under future scenarios of SLR and climate change. Modeling hydrodynamic results showed a gradual reduction in wave attenuation due to SLR. However, when oysters were included in the modeling, wave dampening in 100 years was 75% and 60% greater than gray breakwaters, at high and low tides, respectively. Morphodynamic results showed increasing net export of sediment from the coast due to SLR. Oyster addition also provided shoreline protection and sediment retention in 100 years compared with the use of breakwaters alone, thanks to oysters' capability to grow with SLR. The coupling between oysters and breakwaters may represent a valuable and effective methodology to protect our coast over a changing climate and a rising sea, where optimal conditions for oyster survivability occur and are maintained over time.

Coastal Morphodynamics and Climate Change: A Review of Recent Advances

The shape of the coast and the processes that mold it change together as a complex system. There is constant feedback among the multiple components of the system, and when climate changes, all facets of the system change. Abrupt shifts to different states can also take place when certain tipping points are crossed. The coupling of rapid warming in the Arctic with melting sea ice is one example of positive feedback. Climate changes, particularly rising sea temperatures, are causing an increasing frequency of tropical storms and “compound events” such as storm surges combined with torrential rains. These events are superimposed on progressive rises in relative sea level and are anticipated to push many coastal morphodynamic systems to tipping points beyond which return to preexisting conditions is unlikely. Complex systems modeling results and long-term sets of observations from diverse cases help to anticipate future coastal threats. Innovative engineering solutions are needed to adapt to changes in coastal landscapes and environmental risks. New understandings of cascading climate-change-related physical, ecological, socioeconomic effects, and multi-faceted morphodynamic systems are continually contributing to the imperative search for resilience. Recent contributions, summarized here, are based on theory, observations, numerically modeled results, regional case studies, and global projections.

Impacts of stronger winds and less sea ice on Canadian Beaufort Sea shelf ecosystems since the late 1990s

Continuous and multi-decadal records of faunal abundance and diversity helping to identify the impacts of ongoing global warming on aquatic ecosystems are rare in the coastal Arctic. Here, we used a 50-year-long microfaunal record from a sediment core collected in the Herschel Basin (YC18-HB-GC01; 18 m water depth) to document some aspects of the environmental responses of the southern Canadian coastal Beaufort Sea to climate change. The microfaunal indicators include benthic foraminiferal assemblages, ostracods and tintinnids. The carbonate shells of two foraminiferal species were also analyzed for their stable isotope signatures (δ13C and δ18O). We compiled environmental parameters from 1970 to 2019 for the coastal region, including sea ice data (break-up date, freeze-up date, open season length and mean summer concentration), the wind regime (mean speed, direction of strong winds and the number of storms), hydrological data (freshet date, freshet discharge and mean summer discharge of the Firth and the Mackenzie rivers), and air temperature. Large-scale atmospheric patterns were also taken into consideration. Time-constrained hierarchal clustering analysis of foraminiferal assemblages and environmental parameters revealed a near-synchronous shift around the late 1990s. The microfaunal shift corresponds to an increased abundance of taxa tolerant to variable salinity, turbulent bottom water conditions, and turbid waters towards the present. The same time interval is marked by stronger easterly winds, more frequent storms, reduced sea-ice cover, and a pervasive anticyclonic circulation in the Arctic Ocean (positive Arctic Ocean Oscillation; AOO+). Deeper vertical mixing in the water column in response to intensified winds was fostered by increased open surface waters in summer leading to turbulence, increased particle loading and less saline bottom waters at the study site. Stronger easterly winds probably also resulted in enhanced resuspension events and coastal erosion in addition to a westward spreading of the Mackenzie River plume, altogether contributing to high particulate-matter transport. Increase food availability since ∼2000 was probably linked to enhanced degradation of terrestrial organic carbon, which also implies higher oxygen consumption. The sensitivity of microfaunal communities to environmental variations allowed capturing consequences of climate change on a marine Arctic shelf ecosystem over the last 50 years.

Dike risk evaluation incorporating the contribution of coastal wetlands: A case study on Chongming Island, China

Due to the increasing risk of coastal disasters and climate change, the traditional gray sea dikes may become unsustainable. Coastal wetlands provide natural protection for shoreline areas and have wave attenuation capacities as green dikes. In this study, we developed a new assessment approach to evaluate comprehensive dike risk for coastal gray-green defense systems, based on the dike characters and the wave attenuation capacity of coastal wetlands for the Chongming Island. The risk assessment system consists of nine indicators of dike constructure standards, dike-top height, land subsidence, wetland vegetation width, wave attenuation capacity of vegetation, mean high water level, storm frequency, rain intensity, and annual rainfall, to determine the dike risk index (RI). The information of dike and meteorological conditions were obtained by carrying out a field survey and referring to construction bulletins and domestic statistical yearbooks. The wave attenuation effect of wetland vegetation was characterized by plant morphology and seasonality. The results indicated that, without the coastal wetland indicators, the RI values of most parts of the dike ring of the island were high. The high-risk regions were mainly located in the south and north shores, consisting of several old dikes that did not meet the constructure standard. The risk level was higher in summer and autumn than in winter and spring, due to seasonal variations (typhoon or storm frequency and intensity). When the coastal wetland indicators were included, the presence of coastal wetland vegetation reduced the dike RI values by an average of 13.6% around the Chongming Island. During the flourishing periods of the vegetation, a high rate of wave attenuation reduced the RI levels considerably. We provide a reliable framework to carry out large-scale and high-resolution dike risk assessment to be applied for wetland vegetation restoration, green dike construction, and risk management in coastal areas.

Weathering the Storm: Planning and Building Smarter

The importance and challenge of utility distribution system strategy and planning cannot be overstated in light of climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme storms. Independent power producers, distributed energy resource (DER) providers, and retail energy providers similarly face the same challenges. The United States witnessed a record‐breaking hurricane season in 2020, resulting in staggering damages of approximately $95 billion. The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to limit global warming to mitigate the disastrous and costly effects of climate change. The report indicated that these events are likely to become the norm and will worsen if mitigation and adaptation measures aren't established. These events are becoming more frequent and severe, making it imperative to establish effective mitigation and adaptation measures.

Transitional Mangrove Scrub North of La Paz and Magdalena Bay in Baja California, Mexico: A Historical Review

The location and topography of the 1,300 km Baja California peninsula west of the Sonoran Desert provide the most extreme conditions for mangrove forest growth in the Northern Hemisphere. Despite their small size, however, the dwarf shrub mangroves (<2 to 4 m) are important for global CO2 sequestration, and monitoring of their expansion or decline is needed as part of assessing global carbon fluxes and biodiversity. Mangrove distributions at 42 coastal sites in 1972/73 are compared to historical accounts and modern data. These data show that there has been almost no northward migration of Rhizophora mangle during the past century although Avicennia germinans and Laguncularia racemosa have spread north on the Gulf Coast. The dwarf mangrove plant biodiversity in 1972/73 is related to geoform, temperature (T) and seasonal precipitation (P), but mangrove species cluster by annual P and T. The present northernmost Baja California mangrove limits are at 26.79° N on the Pacific Coast, and at 29.04° N on the Gulf Coast mainland, close to limits recorded in 1921. However, there are notable (46 to 4,649 ha) increases in areal cover and canopy height at these northern sites, and in other areas remote from urbanization. Case histories for seven locations point to increasing frequency and severity of tropical storms as main drivers of change on both coasts. However, anthropogenic changes from tourism promotion are major hazards to survival of the Gulf Coast forests, despite international, governmental and public efforts to legislate nature preserves. On the Pacific Coast, rising seawater temperatures may create coastal current conditions that potentially allow the extension of red and white mangrove ranges into northwestern Baja California. However, hazards associated with ocean warming that promotes tropical storm frequency and intensity can have predominantly negative impacts on mangrove production. These extreme hazards counteract the benefits of local and regional protection and management efforts

Investigation of the characteristics of atmospheric and meteorological parameters of a severe dust storm in the Mumbai during January 2022

In recent years, India has experienced frequent dust storms, which have a significant impact on local climatic conditions. This research focuses on a significant dust storm event that took place in January 2022 across the Arabian Sea and its effects on the Mumbai region. The study utilizes a combination of ground-based measurements and satellite observations of optical parameters to investigate different atmospheric and meteorological parameters. The analysis of aerosol optical characteristics observed through Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) data indicates significant variations during the dust storm day in comparison to pre- and post-dust storm days. There is a huge surge in the Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) values Ångström Exponent (AE) values decrease. This confirms the presence of coarser particles in the affected region. The elevated values of the Aerosol Index (AI) on dusty days shows the presence of UV-absorbing aerosols. The ground-based measurements obtained by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the Mumbai region shows a rapid surge in the PM concentrations during the dust storm day. This study also highlights the change in the meteorological conditions associated with the occurrence of dust storm. The back trajectory analysis shows that most of the air-mass parcels transported from the Arabian Sea. The findings of this study collectively emphasize the substantial impact of dust storms on local atmospheric chemistry and the climatic system.

Micropollutant Discharge from Combined Sewer Systems Will Increase with Storm Frequency

Micropollutant Discharge from Combined Sewer Systems Will Increase with Storm Frequency

Flood Risk Management via Risk Communication, Cognitive Appraisal, Collective Efficacy, and Community Action

Climate change and more frequent severe storms have caused persistent flooding, storm surges, and erosion in the northeastern coastal region of the United States. These weather-related disasters have continued to generate negative environmental consequences across many communities. This study examined how coastal residents’ exposure to flood risk information and information seeking behavior were related to their threat appraisal, threat-coping efficacy, and participation in community action in the context of building social resilience. A random sample of residents of a coastal community in the Northeastern United States was selected to participate in an online survey (N = 302). Key study results suggested that while offline news exposure was weakly related to flood vulnerability perception, online news exposure and mobile app use were both weakly associated with flood-risk information seeking. As flood vulnerability perception was strongly connected to flood severity perception but weakly linked to lower self-efficacy beliefs, flood severity perception was weakly and moderately associated with response-efficacy beliefs and information seeking, respectively. Furthermore, self-efficacy beliefs, response efficacy beliefs, and flood-risk information seeking were each a weak or moderate predictor of collective efficacy beliefs. Lastly, flood risk information-seeking was a strong predictor and collective efficacy beliefs were a weak predictor of community action for flood-risk management. This study tested a conceptual model that integrated the constructs from risk communication, information seeking, and protection motivation theory. Based on the modeling results reflecting a set of first-time findings, theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Threat perception of climate change & public preparedness for extreme weather-related events in Bermuda - A cross-sectional study

Bermuda is subject to the impact of extreme weather-related events (EWE). Climate change (CC) risks in Bermuda include the increased frequency and severity of hurricane storms. Objectives of this study encompass the measurement of the levels of preparedness for these hazards and the evaluation of the public's perception of the threat of CC. A cross-sectional study utilizing an online questionnaire was employed. The sample included 631 respondents from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The primary outcome was the Preparedness Index (PI), measuring compliance with eleven recommended actions. The PI's mean was 7.24 (SD = 2.42). Preparedness actions with the highest compliance included possession of a torch (97.83%) and the availability of a three-day supply of food (87.70%) and water (87.52%). Actions least complied with included the preparation of a family plan (35.62%). PI was positively correlated with a higher sense of preparedness (r = 0.238; p < 0.001) and with age (r = 0.201; p < 0.001). Predictors of PI were gender (female), older age, sense of preparedness, searching for information, and membership in a neighborhood community. A comparison of local outcomes with the Yale International CC Study provides salient insights into CC attitudes in Bermuda. The findings demonstrate a relatively high level of preparedness for EWE, identify a new "storm climate," and acknowledge the magnitude of the CC threat.

A 1500‐year record of North Atlantic storm flooding from lacustrine sediments, Shetland Islands (UK)

ABSTRACTSevere storm flooding poses a major hazard to the coasts of north‐western Europe. However, the long‐term recurrence patterns of extreme coastal flooding and their governing factors are poorly understood. Therefore, high‐resolution sedimentary records of past North Atlantic storm flooding are required. This multi‐proxy study reconstructs storm‐induced overwash processes from coastal lake sediments on the Shetland Islands using grain‐size and geochemical data, and the re‐analysis of historical data. The chronostratigraphy is based on Bayesian age–depth modelling using accelerator mass spectrometry 14C and 137Cs data. A high XRF‐based Si/Ti ratio and the unimodal grain‐size distribution link the sand layers to the beach and thus storm‐induced overwash events. Periods with more frequent storm flooding occurred 980–1050, 1150–1300, 1450–1550, 1820–1900 and 1950–2000 ce, which is largely consistent with a positive North Atlantic Oscillation mode. The Little Ice Age (1400–1850 ce) shows a gap of major sand layers suggesting a southward shift of storm tracks and a seasonal variance with more storm floods in spring and autumn. Warmer phases shifted winter storm tracks towards the north‐east Atlantic, indicating a possible trend for future storm‐track changes and increased storm flooding in the northern North Sea region.

Early Triassic (Griesbachian) Deposits of High-Energy Events at the Northwestern Upper Yangtze Region, China

Following the latest Permian mass extinction (LPME), the ocean experienced turbulent conditions due to elevated temperatures during the Griesbachian (Early Triassic). These adverse conditions resulted in a prolonged delay in biotic recovery. However, the current understanding of the sedimentological responses of the ocean at that time to these adverse conditions remains incomplete. The Griesbachian harsh ocean conditions led to the formation of abnormal carbonate rocks (known as anachronistic facies) all around the world. These facies were influenced by a combination of environmental conditions, biotic factors, and actualistic sedimentological processes (e.g., waves and currents, sedimentation). However, the role of actualistic sedimentological processes in forming anachronistic facies during the Griesbachian has been underemphasized in the existing studies. In this research, we examine calcirudite beds, such as flat-pebble conglomerates, from Member 1 of the Feixianguan Formation across multiple sections, including Shangsi, Yudongzi, Dagouli, and Jianfeng in the Upper Yangtze Region. Our analysis is grounded in field investigations, thin-section observations, and the study of triggering mechanisms and formation processes. We identified and described five calcirudite beds (S1–S5) in the Shangsi section, two beds (D1–D2) in the Dagouli section, one at Jianfeng (J1), and one (Y1) in the Yudongzi section. Bed S1 features matrix-supported flat pebbles with a normal grading, interpreted as the result of a debris flow mass-transport process. Beds S2, S3, D1, and J1 contain large mud rip-up clasts, ooids, and bioclasts, suggesting a potential link with tsunami backwash. Beds S4, D2, and Y1 display hummocky cross-stratification and ‘chrysanthemum-shaped’ flat pebbles, indicating storm influence. The presence of vermicular limestones in Bed S5 suggests harsh marine environmental conditions. Collectively, this evidence suggests that high-energy oceanic conditions, including tsunamis and frequent storms, potentially influenced Early Triassic biotic recovery.

Canopy gaps and associated losses of biomass – combining UAV imagery and field data in a central Amazon forest

Abstract. Understanding mechanisms of tree mortality and the dynamics of associated canopy gaps is relevant for robust estimates of carbon balance in forests. We combined monthly RGB images acquired from an unoccupied aerial vehicle with field surveys to identify gaps in an 18 ha plot installed in an old-growth central Amazon forest. We measured the size and shape of gaps and analyzed their temporal variation and correlation with rainfall over a period of 28 months. We further described associated modes of tree mortality (i.e., snapping, uprooting and standing dead) and branch fall and quantified associated losses of biomass. In total, we detected 32 gaps either in the images or field ranging in area from 9 to 835 m2. Relatively small gaps (&lt; 39 m2) opened by branch fall were the most frequent (11 gaps). Out of 18 gaps for which both field and image data were available, three could not be detected remotely. Gaps observed in the field but not captured on the imagery were relatively small and mainly formed by the fall of branches from live and standing dead trees. Our data show that ∼ 17 % of the tree-mortality and branch-fall events only affected the lower canopy and the understory of the forest and are likely neglected by top-of-the-canopy assessments. Regardless of the detection method, the size distribution was best described by a lognormal function for gaps starting from the smallest detected size (9 and 10 m2 for field and imagery data, respectively), and the Weibull and Power functions for gaps larger than 25 m2. Properly assessing associated confidence intervals requires larger sample sizes. Repeated field measurements reveal that gap area does not differ significantly among modes of tree mortality or branch fall in central Amazon forests, with the last contributing the least to biomass loss. Predicting mechanisms of gap formation based on associated area and biomass loss remains challenging, which highlights the need for larger datasets. The rate of gap area formation was positively correlated with the frequency of extreme rainfall events, which may be related to a higher frequency of storms propagating extreme rain and wind gusts. While remote sensing has proven to be an accurate and precise method for mapping gaps compared to field data (i.e., ground truth), it is important to note that our sample size was relatively small. Therefore, the extrapolation of these results beyond our study region and landscape shall be made cautiously. Apart from improving landscape assessments of carbon balance, regional information on gap dynamics and associated mechanisms of formation are fundamental to address forest responses to altered disturbance regimes resulting from climate change.

UTILISING GEOSCIENTIFIC INSIGHTS INTO PAST COASTAL HAZARD EVENTS FOR COASTAL ENGINEERING

People, infrastructure and ecological systems at the coast are vulnerable to several coastal hazards, most of which have, or will, become more serious with changing climate. Climate change is likely to affect rainfall and climate patterns, potentially intensifying and changing seasonal patterns and frequency of storms. Sea-level rise associated with climate change will also impact much of the coastal zone. Despite the threat of coastal disasters, and the projections of increasing hazards under a changing climate, coastal engineering development must continue unabated, leaving many communities at risk of catastrophic losses. For most cities historical events indicate a considerable risk and all coastal communities must live with a certain risk of coastal hazards, but informed coastal engineering can minimize the potential for fatalities and economic loss, and therefore must be undertaken. Here I investigate storms and tsunamis and 1. address the options for obtaining longer records of events and 2. examine the need for incorporating uncertainties of future changes in climate, sea level and and coastal environments.

DETACHED BREAKWATERS PROTECT LARGE MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE FROM SEVERE STORMS

The port of Richards Bay in south Africa is constantly being subjected to extreme storm events where recorded wave heights exceed 5 m. Over the last decade, these storms have caused significant damage to the port’s breakwater structures, especially to the main southern breakwater. The frequency and intensity of large storms are increasing, and therefore much needed repairs to the aging infrastructure are becoming more frequent. As part of a campaign to enhance the structural integrity of the breakwaters at Richards Bay, the CSIR was contracted to undertake a 3D physical model study, which was completed in 2019. Subsequent to the 2019 study, the CSIR initiated a study to investigate alternative solutions that could potentially be implemented to safeguard marine infrastructure similar to the main breakwater at Richards Bay. This study focused on a submerged detached breakwater constructed in front of the existing main breakwater to shelter it from extreme storm events.

Accumulation of Martian Dust as a Mechanism of a Motion of Working Systems Through MIRCE Space

The main objective of this paper is to address the accumulation of Martian dust as a mechanism of the motion of working systems in MIRCE Science. A specific example is related to NASA’s InSigh Mars Lander that spent four-year working on Mars. It is a planet with the largest dust storms in the Solar System, which can vary from a storm over a small area, to gigantic storms that cover the entire planet. Frequent Martian storms blanketed the solar panels of the lander with dust, blocking much of the sunlight it needs to charge its batteries. The paper starts with the analyses of the design team’s decisions not to have any cleaning devices on the solar panels to reduce the launch weight and finishes with the operational challenges that faced the management team in attempts to clean the solar panels during the last days of its working life. As human ambitions for exploring surrounding space are endless, the lesson learned from the InSight’s successful mission on the planet Mars is that it is necessary to establish the balance between a lander launching functionality on the Earth and lander mission functionability in the Solar System. MIRCE Science is a theory developed to predict the motion of a working system through MIRCE Space, caused by any action whatsoever and it is used to determine the actions and resources required for doing expected work in existing location.

DEVELOPMENT OF MESHES FOR COMPOUND FLOOD SIMULATION FOR THE TEXAS COAST

The Texas coast is subjected to frequent storms leading to floods in the yearly hurricane season. To provide forecasts of hurricane storm surge, a shallow water equation solver, the Advanced CIRCulation model, Luettich (1992) is used. The current state-of-the-art ADCIRC meshes for the Texas coast used in forecasting were developed about a decade ago, see, Hope (2013). ADCIRC uses unstructured meshes that require significant tailoring to ensure accurate and physically relevant solutions. The current mesh used in forecasting has very high resolution on the Texas coast for accuracy and numerical stability, whereas areas far away from Texas are of low resolution for computational efficiency. The applicability and accuracy of these meshes is regularly verified to be used in operational storm surge forecasting.

The Cost of the increasing Tropical Storms: Examining the Long Run Economic Implications of Climate Change

Climate change has altered economics profoundly; it impacts major aspects of the global economy and has consequences that can be unforeseeable in the long run. Atmospheric temperatures have been increasing twice as fast since 1981 and it has caused detrimental impacts globally; one being the increase in the intensity and frequency of tropical storms. Humans have contributed about 95% to this warming of the Earth. This paper explores the long run economic impacts of a specific consequence of this pressing issue to further understand the impacts of individual actions. The warming of the Earth has caused an increase in the frequency of tropical storms as well as the intensity. Severe tropical storms destroy agriculture and demolish infrastructure and commercial buildings. This heavily impacts the economy in various ways, and this paper will focus on the impact of long run economic growth of an economy. To combat this issue, the government and central bank can take corrective actions. However, these actions come with their own economic consequences, and it is important to be aware of the outcomes to make an informed decision on critical issues. Through extensive research, it can be concluded that the best course of action is a united act amongst the central bank and the government to grow the economy while combating climate change.

Soiling mitigation potential of glass coatings and tracker routines in the desert climate of Saudi Arabia

AbstractHigh levels of airborne dust, frequent dust storms and infrequent rain events are some of the reasons why soiling can drastically reduce the energy yield of photovoltaic modules in desert areas. There are ongoing and increasing efforts to identify appropriate and economically feasible strategies that can be used to mitigate soiling in deserts. Both innovative tracking with adapted resting positions during night and anti‐soiling coatings (ASCs) are considered as potential solutions to reduce soiling. In this study, the individual mitigation potential of both ASC and tracking routines as well as the combination of the two approaches are investigated. For this, outdoor exposure tests were carried out in desert region of Saudi Arabia. Coated and uncoated glass samples were tested in different tilt configurations: fixed, 1‐axis tracking with horizontal stowage (facing the sky) and 1‐axis tracking with vertical stowage during the night. Both methods indicate significant soiling reductions, especially for the combined solution of ASC and tracking with vertical night stowage, where soiling losses can be reduced by up to 85%. In addition, it has been shown that the relative ASC performance can be improved when using vertical night stowage compared to fixed tilt or standard 1‐axis tracking scenarios.