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11 Sep 2018
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| 11 Sep 2018
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Population growth, land use and land cover transformations, and water quality nexus in the Upper Ganga River basin
Anoop Kumar Shukla
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Chandra Shekhar Prasad Ojha
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Ana Mijic
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College
London, London, UK
Wouter Buytaert
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College
London, London, UK
Shray Pathak
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Rahul Dev Garg
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Satyavati Shukla
Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE), Indian Institute of
Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
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Accurate daily continental water balance predictions are valuable in monitoring and forecasting water availability and land surface conditions. A simple and robust method was developed for an operational water balance model to constrain model predictions temporally and spatially with satellite soil moisture observations. The improved soil water storage prediction can provide constraints in model forecasts that persist for several weeks.
Oliver Miguel López Valencia, Kasper Johansen, Bruno José Luis Aragón Solorio, Ting Li, Rasmus Houborg, Yoann Malbeteau, Samer AlMashharawi, Muhammad Umer Altaf, Essam Mohammed Fallatah, Hari Prasad Dasari, Ibrahim Hoteit, and Matthew Francis McCabe
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 24, 5251–5277, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-5251-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-5251-2020, 2020
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The agricultural sector in Saudi Arabia has expanded rapidly over the last few decades, supported by non-renewable groundwater abstraction. This study describes a novel data–model fusion approach to compile national-scale groundwater abstractions and demonstrates its use over 5000 individual center-pivot fields. This method will allow both farmers and water management agencies to make informed water accounting decisions across multiple spatial and temporal scales.
Angel Martín, Sara Ibáñez, Carlos Baixauli, Sara Blanc, and Ana Belén Anquela
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 24, 3573–3582, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-3573-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-3573-2020, 2020
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In the case study presented in this paper, the GNSS-IR technique was used to monitor soil moisture during 66 d, from 3 December 2018 to 6 February 2019, in the installations of the Cajamar Centre of Experiences, Paiporta, Valencia, Spain. Two main objectives were pursued. The first was the extension of the technique to a multi-constellation solution using GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO satellites, and the second was to test whether mass-market sensors could be used for this technique.
Imeshi Weerasinghe, Wim Bastiaanssen, Marloes Mul, Li Jia, and Ann van Griensven
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 24, 1565–1586, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-1565-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-1565-2020, 2020
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Water resource allocation to various sectors requires an understanding of the hydrological cycle, where evapotranspiration (ET) is a key component. Satellite-derived products estimate ET but are hard to evaluate at large scales. This work presents an alternate evaluation methodology to point-scale observations in Africa. The paper enables users to select an ET product based on their performance regarding selected criteria using a ranking system. The highest ranked products are WaPOR and CMRSET.
Melanie K. Vanderhoof, Jay R. Christensen, and Laurie C. Alexander
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 23, 4269–4292, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-4269-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-4269-2019, 2019
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We evaluated trends (1984–2016) in riparian wetness across the Upper Missouri River headwaters basin during peak irrigation months (June, July and August). We found that 8 of the 19 riparian reaches across the basin showed a significant drying trend from 1984 to 2016. The temporal drying trends persisted after removing variability attributable to climate. Instead, the drying trends co-occurred with a shift towards center-pivot irrigation across the basin.
Sameer M. Shadeed, Tariq G. Judeh, and Mohammad N. Almasri
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 23, 1581–1592, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-1581-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-1581-2019, 2019
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The paper aimed to develop DWP and DRWHS maps in the West Bank (Palestine) using an integrated GIS-based MCDA approach. The obtained maps will assist the decision makers to formulate proper strategies including the development of efficient and comprehensive water resource management strategies in trying to bridge the increasing water supply–demand gap for domestic purposes in the West Bank as a recognized area in the Dead Sea region which is facing a series water resource shortage challenges.
Fugen Li, Xiaozhou Xin, Zhiqing Peng, and Qinhuo Liu
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 23, 949–969, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-949-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-949-2019, 2019
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This study proposes a simple but efficient model for estimating daily evapotranspiration considering heterogeneity of mixed pixels. In order to do so, an equation to calculate evapotranspiration fraction (EF) of mixed pixels was derived based on two key hypotheses. The model is easy to apply and is independent and easy to be embedded in the traditional remote sensing algorithms of heat fluxes to get daily ET.
Felix Zaussinger, Wouter Dorigo, Alexander Gruber, Angelica Tarpanelli, Paolo Filippucci, and Luca Brocca
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 23, 897–923, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-897-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-897-2019, 2019
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About 70 % of global freshwater is consumed by irrigation. Yet, policy-relevant estimates of irrigation water use (IWU) are virtually lacking at regional to global scales. To bridge this gap, we develop a method for quantifying IWU from a combination of state-of-the-art remotely sensed and modeled soil moisture products and apply it over the United States for the period 2013–2016. Overall, our estimates agree well with reference data on irrigated area and irrigation water withdrawals.
Philippe Cattan, Jean-Baptiste Charlier, Florence Clostre, Philippe Letourmy, Luc Arnaud, Julie Gresser, and Magalie Jannoyer
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 23, 691–709, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-691-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-691-2019, 2019
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We investigated the management of long-term environmental pollution by organochlorine pesticides. We selected the case of chlordecone on the island of Martinique. We propose a conceptual model of organochlorine fate accounting for physical conditions relative to soils and geology. This model explains pollution variability in water but also the dynamics of pollution trends. It helps to identify risky areas where pollution will last for a long time and where more attention is needed.
Anoop Kumar Shukla, Shray Pathak, Lalit Pal, Chandra Shekhar Prasad Ojha, Ana Mijic, and Rahul Dev Garg
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 22, 5357–5371, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-5357-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-5357-2018, 2018
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In this study, we carried out a comparative evaluation of water yield using two approaches, the Lumped Zhang model and the pixel-based approach. Even in pixel-level computations, experiments are made with existing models of some of the involved parameters. The study indicates not only the suitability of pixel-based computations but also clarifies the suitable model of some of the parameters to be used with pixel-based computations to obtain better results.
Melanie K. Vanderhoof, Charles R. Lane, Michael G. McManus, Laurie C. Alexander, and Jay R. Christensen
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 22, 1851–1873, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-1851-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-1851-2018, 2018
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Effective monitoring and prediction of flood and drought events requires an improved understanding of surface water dynamics. We examined how the relationship between surface water extent, as mapped using Landsat imagery, and climate, is a function of landscape characteristics, using the Prairie Pothole Region and adjacent Northern Prairie in the United States as our study area. We found that at a landscape scale wetlands play a key role in informing how climate extremes influence surface water.
Mariana Madruga de Brito, Mariele Evers, and Adrian Delos Santos Almoradie
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 22, 373–390, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-373-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-373-2018, 2018
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This paper sheds light on the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge in the assessment of flood vulnerability in Taquari-Antas river basin, Brazil. It shows how stakeholder participation is crucial for increasing not only the acceptance of model results but also its quality.
Nicolas Avisse, Amaury Tilmant, Marc François Müller, and Hua Zhang
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 21, 6445–6459, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-6445-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-6445-2017, 2017
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Information on small reservoir storage is crucial for water management in a river basin. However, it is most of the time not freely available in remote, ungauged, or conflict-torn areas. We propose a novel approach using satellite imagery information only to quantitatively estimate storage variations in such inaccessible areas. We apply the method to southern Syria, where ground monitoring is impeded by the ongoing civil war, and validate it against in situ measurements in neighbouring Jordan.
Rangaswamy Madugundu, Khalid A. Al-Gaadi, ElKamil Tola, Abdalhaleem A. Hassaballa, and Virupakshagouda C. Patil
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 21, 6135–6151, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-6135-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-6135-2017, 2017
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In view of the pressing need to assess the productivity of agricultural fields in Saudi Arabia, this study was undertaken in an attempt to apply the METRIC model with Landsat-8 imagery for the determination of spatial and temporal variability in ET aiming at optimizing the quantification of crop water requirement and the formulation of efficient irrigation schedules. This paper will be of great interest to readers in the areas of agriculture (in general), water management and remote sensing.
Clara Linés, Micha Werner, and Wim Bastiaanssen
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 21, 4747–4765, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-4747-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-4747-2017, 2017
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This paper aims at identifying Earth observation data sets that can help river basin managers detect drought conditions that may lead to impacts early enough to take mitigation actions. Six remote sensing products were assessed using two types of impact data as a benchmark: media records from a regional newspaper and crop yields. Precipitation, vegetation condition and evapotranspiration products showed the best results, offering early signs of impacts up to 6 months before the reported damages.
Zeinab Takbiri, Ardeshir M. Ebtehaj, and Efi Foufoula-Georgiou
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 21, 2685–2700, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-2685-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-2685-2017, 2017
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We present a multi-sensor retrieval algorithm for flood extent mapping at high spatial and temporal resolution. While visible bands provide flood mapping at fine spatial resolution, their capability is very limited in a cloudy sky. Passive microwaves can penetrate through clouds but cannot detect small-scale flooded surfaces due to their coarse resolution. The proposed method takes advantage of these two observations to retrieve sub-pixel flooded surfaces in all-sky conditions.
Joseph G. Alfieri, Martha C. Anderson, William P. Kustas, and Carmelo Cammalleri
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 21, 83–98, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-83-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-83-2017, 2017
Yan Zhao, Yongping Wei, Shoubo Li, and Bingfang Wu
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 20, 4469–4481, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-4469-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-4469-2016, 2016
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The paper finds that combined inflow from both current and previous years' discharge determines water availability in downstream regions. Temperature determines broad vegetation distribution while hydrological variables show significant effects only in near-river-channel regions. Agricultural development curtailed further vegetation recovery in the studied area. Enhancing current water allocation schemes and regulating regional agricultural activities are required for future restoration.
Markus Enenkel, Christoph Reimer, Wouter Dorigo, Wolfgang Wagner, Isabella Pfeil, Robert Parinussa, and Richard De Jeu
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 20, 4191–4208, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-4191-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-4191-2016, 2016
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Soil moisture is a crucial variable for a variety of applications, ranging from weather forecasting and agricultural production to the monitoring of floods and droughts. Satellite observations are particularly important in regions where no in situ measurements are available. Our study presents a method to integrate global near-real-time satellite observations from different sensors into one harmonized, daily data set. A first validation shows good results on a global scale.
Behzad Hessari, Adriana Bruggeman, Ali Mohammad Akhoond-Ali, Theib Oweis, and Fariborz Abbasi
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 20, 1903–1910, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-1903-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-1903-2016, 2016
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Yields of rainfed winter crops such as wheat can be substantially improved with limited supplemental irrigation. The upper Karkheh River basin in Iran has 15 840 km2 of rainfed crops. A GIS method was designed to identify suitable areas for irrigation and a routine was developed to allocate water uses and route the flows downstream. A maximum of 13 % of the rainfed cropland could be irrigated under normal flow, 9 % if environmental flow requirements are considered and 6 % under drought conditions.
Ting Xia, William P. Kustas, Martha C. Anderson, Joseph G. Alfieri, Feng Gao, Lynn McKee, John H. Prueger, Hatim M. E. Geli, Christopher M. U. Neale, Luis Sanchez, Maria Mar Alsina, and Zhongjing Wang
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 20, 1523–1545, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-1523-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-20-1523-2016, 2016
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This paper describes a model inter-comparison and validation study conducted using sub-meter resolution thermal data from an aircraft. The model inter-comparison is between a physically based model and a very simple empirical model. The strengths and weaknesses of both modeling approaches for high-resolution mapping of water use in vineyards is described. The findings provide significant insight into the utility of complex versus simple models for precise water resources management.
P. Karimi and W. G. M. Bastiaanssen
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 19, 507–532, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-19-507-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-19-507-2015, 2015
P. Karimi, W. G. M. Bastiaanssen, A. Sood, J. Hoogeveen, L. Peiser, E. Bastidas-Obando, and R. J. Dost
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 19, 533–550, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-19-533-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-19-533-2015, 2015
F. Baup, F. Frappart, and J. Maubant
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 18, 2007–2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-18-2007-2014, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-18-2007-2014, 2014
C. Cammalleri, M. C. Anderson, and W. P. Kustas
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 18, 1885–1894, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-18-1885-2014, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-18-1885-2014, 2014
J. L. Stein, M. F. Hutchinson, and J. A. Stein
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 18, 1917–1933, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-18-1917-2014, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-18-1917-2014, 2014
L. Longuevergne, C. R. Wilson, B. R. Scanlon, and J. F. Crétaux
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 17, 4817–4830, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-17-4817-2013, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-17-4817-2013, 2013
O. Merlin
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 17, 3623–3637, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-17-3623-2013, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-17-3623-2013, 2013
R. Guzinski, M. C. Anderson, W. P. Kustas, H. Nieto, and I. Sandholt
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 17, 2809–2825, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-17-2809-2013, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-17-2809-2013, 2013
X. M. Feng, G. Sun, B. J. Fu, C. H. Su, Y. Liu, and H. Lamparski
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 16, 2617–2628, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-2617-2012, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-2617-2012, 2012
N. Baghdadi, R. Cresson, M. El Hajj, R. Ludwig, and I. La Jeunesse
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 16, 1607–1621, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-1607-2012, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-1607-2012, 2012
J. Van doninck, J. Peters, H. Lievens, B. De Baets, and N. E. C. Verhoest
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 16, 773–786, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-773-2012, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-773-2012, 2012
R. R. E. Vernimmen, A. Hooijer, Mamenun, E. Aldrian, and A. I. J. M. van Dijk
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 16, 133–146, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-133-2012, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-16-133-2012, 2012
G.-J. Yang, C.-J. Zhao, W.-J. Huang, and J.-H. Wang
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 2317–2326, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-2317-2011, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-2317-2011, 2011
J. Negrel, P. Kosuth, and N. Bercher
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 2049–2058, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-2049-2011, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-2049-2011, 2011
R. Fieuzal, B. Duchemin, L. Jarlan, M. Zribi, F. Baup, O. Merlin, O. Hagolle, and J. Garatuza-Payan
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 1117–1129, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-1117-2011, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-1117-2011, 2011
F. Baup, E. Mougin, P. de Rosnay, P. Hiernaux, F. Frappart, P. L. Frison, M. Zribi, and J. Viarre
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 603–616, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-603-2011, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-603-2011, 2011
M. Zribi, A. Chahbi, M. Shabou, Z. Lili-Chabaane, B. Duchemin, N. Baghdadi, R. Amri, and A. Chehbouni
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 345–358, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-345-2011, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-345-2011, 2011
L. A. Gibson, Z. Münch, and J. Engelbrecht
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 295–310, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-295-2011, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-295-2011, 2011
H. Lievens, N. E. C. Verhoest, E. De Keyser, H. Vernieuwe, P. Matgen, J. Álvarez-Mozos, and B. De Baets
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 151–162, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-151-2011, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-151-2011, 2011
D. Courault, R. Hadria, F. Ruget, A. Olioso, B. Duchemin, O. Hagolle, and G. Dedieu
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 14, 1731–1744, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-14-1731-2010, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-14-1731-2010, 2010
M. El Haj Tahir, A. Kääb, and C.-Y. Xu
Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 14, 1167–1178, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-14-1167-2010, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-14-1167-2010, 2010
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Short summary
Geospatial technologies and OIP are promising tools to study the effect of demographic changes and LULC transformations on the spatiotemporal variations in the water quality (WQ) across a large river basin. Therefore, this study could help to assess and solve local and regional WQ-related problems over a river basin. It may help the policy makers and planners to understand the status of water pollution so that suitable strategies could be planned for sustainable development in a river basin.
Geospatial technologies and OIP are promising tools to study the effect of demographic changes...
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