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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-25-2373-2021
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-25-2373-2021
Research article
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06 May 2021
Research article |  | 06 May 2021

A simple cloud-filling approach for remote sensing water cover assessments

Connor Mullen, Gopal Penny, and Marc F. Müller

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The level of lake water is rapidly changing globally, and long-term, consistent observations of lake water extents are essential for ascertaining and attributing these changes. These data are rarely collected and challenging to obtain from satellite imagery. The proposed method addresses these challenges without any local data, and it was successfully validated against lakes with and without ground data. The algorithm is a valuable tool for the reliable historical water extent of changing lakes.