Articles | Volume 30, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-2973-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-2973-2026
Research article
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19 May 2026
Research article |  | 19 May 2026

Interpretable soil moisture prediction with a knowledge-guided deep learning approach

Yanling Wang, Xiaolong Hu, Yaan Hu, Leilei He, Lijun Wang, Wenxiang Song, and Liangsheng Shi

Data sets

soil_moisture_NLNN Wang https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10408929

Model code and software

soil_moisture_NLNN Wang https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10408929

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Short summary
This study introduces a new interpretable deep learning method that accurately predicts multi-depth soil moisture simultaneously without physical assumptions. The model provides insights into soil properties, while delivering precise predictions across diverse scenarios. Tested under various conditions, it outperforms traditional approaches, particularly when enhanced with basic physics. This tool can help improve water management by offering reliable and efficient soil moisture forecasts.
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