Articles | Volume 28, issue 7
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-1477-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-1477-2024
Research article
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03 Apr 2024
Research article |  | 03 Apr 2024

Advancing understanding of lake–watershed hydrology: a fully coupled numerical model illustrated by Qinghai Lake

Lele Shu, Xiaodong Li, Yan Chang, Xianhong Meng, Hao Chen, Yuan Qi, Hongwei Wang, Zhaoguo Li, and Shihua Lyu

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We developed a new model to better understand how water moves in a lake basin. Our model improves upon previous methods by accurately capturing the complexity of water movement, both on the surface and subsurface. Our model, tested using data from China's Qinghai Lake, accurately replicates complex water movements and identifies contributing factors of the lake's water balance. The findings provide a robust tool for predicting hydrological processes, aiding water resource planning.
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