Articles | Volume 27, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-27-2189-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-27-2189-2023
Research article
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14 Jun 2023
Research article |  | 14 Jun 2023

Hydrological regime of Sahelian small waterbodies from combined Sentinel-2 MSI and Sentinel-3 Synthetic Aperture Radar Altimeter data

Mathilde de Fleury, Laurent Kergoat, and Manuela Grippa

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This study surveys small lakes and reservoirs, which are vital resources in the Sahel, through a multi-sensor satellite approach. Water height changes compared to evaporation losses in dry seasons highlight anthropogenic withdrawals and water supplies due to river and groundwater connections. Some reservoirs display weak withdrawals, suggesting low usage may be due to security issues. The satellite-derived water balance thus proved effective in estimating water resources in semi-arid areas.
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