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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-5087-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-5087-2024
Research article
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27 Nov 2024
Research article |  | 27 Nov 2024

Deducing land–atmosphere coupling regimes from SMAP soil moisture

Payal R. Makhasana, Joseph A. Santanello, Patricia M. Lawston-Parker, and Joshua K. Roundy

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This study examines how soil moisture impacts land–atmosphere interactions, crucial for understanding Earth's water and energy cycles. The study used two different soil moisture datasets from the SMAP satellite to measure how strongly soil moisture influences the atmosphere's ability to retain moisture (called coupling strength). Leveraging SMAP soil moisture data and integrating multiple atmospheric datasets, the study offers new insights into the dynamics of land–atmosphere coupling strength. 
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