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Reducing hydrological uncertainty in large mountainous basins: the role of isotope, snow cover, and glacier dynamics in capturing streamflow seasonality
Diego Avesani
Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, 38123 Trento, Italy
State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Fuqiang Tian
State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Short summary
Our study explores how different data sources (snow cover, glacier mass balance, and water isotopes) can improve hydrological modeling in large mountain basins. Using a Bayesian framework, we show that isotopes are particularly useful for reducing uncertainty in low-flow conditions, while snow and glacier data help during melt seasons. By addressing equifinality, our approach enhances model reliability, improving water management and streamflow predictions in mountainous regions.
Our study explores how different data sources (snow cover, glacier mass balance, and water...
