Weekly Literature Review

Week 23 · June 3–June 9, 2024

50 relevant papers found across 5 themes

Executive Summary

This week’s review covers 50 papers across 5 themes. The most cited paper examines Indicators of Global Climate Change 2023: annual update of key indicators of the, with 253 citations. Key research areas include climate change and terrestrial water storage, flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation, machine learning and ai for hydrological prediction.


Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage
    1. Indicators of Global Climate Change 2023: annual update of key indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence
    2. Investigating the impacts of climate change on hydroclimatic extremes in the Tar-Pamlico River basin, North Carolina.
    3. Microbial competition for phosphorus limits the CO2 response of a mature forest
    4. Impact of seasonal global land surface temperature (LST) change on gross primary production (GPP) in the early 21st century
    5. Climate-driven disturbances amplify forest drought sensitivity
    6. Trend Analysis of MODIS Land Surface Temperature and Land Cover in Central Italy
    7. The Crisis in Oases: Research on Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in Arid Regions
    8. Decarbonization potential of floating solar photovoltaics on lakes worldwide
    9. A perspective on the next generation of Earth system model scenarios: towards representative emission pathways (REPs)
    10. Characteristics of super drought in Southwest China and the associated compounding effect of multiscalar anomalies
    11. Mitigation of drought stress in maize and sorghum by humic acid: differential growth and physiological responses
    12. Delving into river health: unveiling microplastic intrusion and heavy metal contamination in freshwater
    13. Climate change and its ecological risks are spatially heterogeneous in high-altitude region: The case of Qinghai-Tibet plateau
    14. Consistent time allocation fraction to vegetation green-up versus senescence across northern ecosystems despite recent climate change
    15. Vegetation greening amplifies shallow soil temperature warming on the Tibetan Plateau
    16. Exploring the drivers behind women’s intentions towards climate change mitigation through urban forest conservation
    17. Evaluation of root zone soil moisture products over the Huai River basin
    18. Climate Change Through Quantum Lens: Computing and Machine Learning
    19. Incorporating nickel foam with nano-encapsulated phase change material and water emulsion for battery thermal management: Coupling CFD and machine learning
    20. Less than 4% of dryland areas are projected to desertify despite increased aridity under climate change
    21. Assessing Spatial Representativeness of Global Flux Tower Eddy-Covariance Measurements Using Data from FLUXNET2015
    22. Evaluation of the sensitivity of meteorological drought in the Mediterranean region to different data record lengths
  3. Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation
    1. Flood susceptibility modelling of the Teesta River Basin through the AHP-MCDA process using GIS and remote sensing
    2. Iron Oxyhydroxide Transformation in a Flooded Rice Paddy Field and the Effect of Adsorbed Phosphate
    3. Assessing flood risks in the Taquari-Antas Basin (Southeast Brazil) during the September 2023 extreme rainfall surge
    4. Structural damage, clogging, collapsing: Analysis of the bridge damage at the rivers Ahr, Inde and Vicht caused by the flood of 2021
  4. Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction
    1. Artificial intelligence to optimize water consumption in agriculture: A predictive algorithm-based irrigation management system
    2. Reservoir-computing based associative memory and itinerancy for complex dynamical attractors
    3. Hydrological model parameter regionalization: Runoff estimation using machine learning techniques in the Tha Chin River Basin, Thailand
    4. Improving river water quality prediction with hybrid machine learning and temporal analysis
    5. OD-YOLO: Robust Small Object Detection Model in Remote Sensing Image with a Novel Multi-Scale Feature Fusion
    6. Machine learning and global vegetation: random forests for downscaling and gap filling
    7. Role of atmospheric aerosols in severe winter fog over the Indo-Gangetic Plain of India: a case study
    8. Integrating Euclidean and non-Euclidean spatial information for deep learning-based spatiotemporal hydrological simulation
  5. Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater
    1. A technical and economic evaluation of floating photovoltaic systems in the context of the water-energy nexus
    2. Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment for Efficient Water Resource Management through Internet of Things and Machine Learning Approaches for Agricultural Irrigation
    3. Watching the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam from a distance: Implications for sustainable water management of the Nile water
    4. Navigating Kuwait’s water scarcity challenges: A holistic analysis of water resources, environmental impact, cost, and policy implications
    5. Striking a Balance: Decentralized and Centralized Wastewater Treatment Systems for Advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6
  6. Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing
    1. Global critical soil moisture thresholds of plant water stress
    2. Highly sensitive water pollution monitoring using colloid-processed organic photodetectors
    3. Transboundary cooperation in infrastructure operation generates economic and environmental co-benefits in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin
    4. Quantitatively analyzing the driving factors of vegetation change in China: Climate change and human activities
    5. Optimization of the SWAT+ model to adequately predict different segments of a managed streamflow hydrograph
    6. Peak Flow Event Durations in the Mississippi River Basin and Implications for Temporal Sampling of Rivers
    7. Seasonal variation in the relationship between leaf chlorophyll content and photosynthetic capacity
    8. Numerical simulation of potential impulse waves generated by the Mogu rock landslide at varying water levels in the Lianghekou Reservoir, China
    9. Revealing the Eco-Environmental Quality of the Yellow River Basin: Trends and Drivers
    10. Experimental study of reservoir damage of water-based fracturing fluids prepared by different polymers
    11. Assessment of seasonal fluctuation in heavy metal contamination in sediments and surface water of Narmada River, India
  7. Statistics
    1. Papers by journal
  8. Filtering Criteria

Climate Change and Terrestrial Water Storage

This week features 22 papers examining the intersection of climate change and terrestrial water dynamics. Studies investigate water storage changes, drought mechanisms and projections, vegetation-water interactions, and Earth system model uncertainties. Key contributions address large-scale water storage trends, land-atmosphere coupling effects on drought onset, and methods for characterizing future drought under climate change scenarios.

Indicators of Global Climate Change 2023: annual update of key indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence

Authors: Piers Forster, Chris Smith, Tristram Walsh, William F. Lamb, Robin Lamboll, B. D. Hall et al.

Journal: Earth system science data · DOI: 10.5194/essd-16-2625-2024 · Citations: 253

Matched topics: land surface model, climate change, earth system model

Abstract. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessments are the trusted source of scientific evidence for climate negotiations taking place under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Evidence-based decision-making needs to be informed by up-to-date and timely information on key indicators of the state of the climate system and of the human influence on the global climate system. However, successive IPCC reports are published at intervals of 5–10 y…


Investigating the impacts of climate change on hydroclimatic extremes in the Tar-Pamlico River basin, North Carolina.

Authors: T. Tran, Mahesh R Tapas, S. K. Do, Randall Etheridge, Venkataraman Lakshmi

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management · DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121375 · Citations: 118

Matched topics: river, water management, flood, climate change

Evaluating the forthcoming impacts of climate change is important for formulating efficient and flexible approaches to water resource management. General Circulation Models (GCMs) are primary tools that enable scientists to study both past and potential future climate changes, as well as their impacts on policies and actions. In this work, we quantify the future projected impacts of hydroclimatic extremes on the coastal, risk-prone Tar-Pamlico River basin in North Carolina using GCMs from the…


Microbial competition for phosphorus limits the CO2 response of a mature forest

Authors: Mingkai Jiang, Kristine Y. Crous, Yolima Carrillo, Catriona A. Macdonald, Ian C. Anderson, Matthias M. Boer et al.

Journal: Nature · DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07491-0 · Citations: 92

Matched topics: hydrologic model, land surface model, earth system model

fertilization of tree growth and will guide the development of Earth system models to predict future long-term C storage.


Impact of seasonal global land surface temperature (LST) change on gross primary production (GPP) in the early 21st century

Authors: Ao Wang, Maomao Zhang, Enqing Chen, Cheng Zhang, Han Yongjun

Journal: Sustainable Cities and Society · DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2024.105572 · Citations: 87

Matched topics: seasonal, land surface model

Abstract not available.


Climate-driven disturbances amplify forest drought sensitivity

Authors: Meng Liu, A. Trugman, J. Peñuelas, W. Anderegg

Journal: Nature Climate Change · DOI: 10.1038/s41558-024-02022-1 · Citations: 64

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.


Trend Analysis of MODIS Land Surface Temperature and Land Cover in Central Italy

Authors: Ebrahim Ghaderpour, Paolo Mazzanti, Francesca Bozzano, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza

Journal: Land · DOI: 10.3390/land13060796 · Citations: 62

Matched topics: hydrologic model

Land Surface Temperature (LST) is an important climate factor for understanding the relationship between the land surface and atmosphere. Furthermore, LST is linked to soil moisture and evapotranspiration, which can potentially alter the severity and regime of wildfires, landslide-triggering precipitation thresholds, and others. In this paper, the monthly daytime and nighttime LST products of Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) are employed for the period 2000–2023 in order …


The Crisis in Oases: Research on Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in Arid Regions

Authors: Yaning Chen, Gonghuan Fang, Zhi Li, Xueqi Zhang, Lei Gao, Ahmed Elbeltagi et al.

Journal: Annual Review of Environment and Resources · DOI: 10.1146/annurev-environ-111522-105932 · Citations: 51

Matched topics: water management, surface water

Arid areas cover approximately 41% of Earth’s land surface and support more than 38% of the global population. As an important part of drylands, oases are the main carriers of human production, socioeconomic activity, and the ecological environment. Oases typically sustain nearly all of an arid region’s human population and produce nearly 95% of its gross domestic product. The ongoing intensification of global warming and human activities has resulted in water stress and water-related environ…


Decarbonization potential of floating solar photovoltaics on lakes worldwide

Authors: R. Iestyn Woolway, Gang Zhao, Sofia Midauar Gondim Rocha, Stephen J. Thackeray, Alona Armstrong

Journal: Nature Water · DOI: 10.1038/s44221-024-00251-4 · Citations: 45

Matched topics: hydropower, surface water

Abstract As climate change progresses, there is increasing emphasis on net zero and energy system decarbonization. Several technologies are contributing to this agenda, but among these, the growth of solar photovoltaics has consistently exceeded all projections. With increasing land-use pressures, and the expense of building-mounted photovoltaics, water surfaces are increasingly being exploited to host these technologies. However, to date, we lack an understanding of the global potential of f…


A perspective on the next generation of Earth system model scenarios: towards representative emission pathways (REPs)

Authors: M. Meinshausen, C. Schleussner, K. Beyer, Greg Bodeker, Olivier Boucher, J. Canadell et al.

Journal: Geoscientific Model Development · DOI: 10.5194/gmd-17-4533-2024 · Citations: 38

Matched topics: earth system model

Abstract. In every Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment cycle, a multitude of scenarios are assessed, with different scope and emphasis throughout the various Working Group reports and special reports, as well as their respective chapters. Within the reports, the ambition is to integrate knowledge on possible climate futures across the Working Groups and scientific research domains based on a small set of “framing pathways” such as the so-called representative concentra…


Characteristics of super drought in Southwest China and the associated compounding effect of multiscalar anomalies

Authors: Lin Wang, Wen Chen, Gang Haung, Ting Wang, Qiulin Wang, Xiaoyun Su et al.

Journal: Science China Earth Sciences · DOI: 10.1007/s11430-023-1341-4 · Citations: 39

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.


Mitigation of drought stress in maize and sorghum by humic acid: differential growth and physiological responses

Authors: Mohamed E. Abu-Ria, Eman M. Elghareeb, Wafaa M. Shukry, Samy A. Abo-Hamed, Farag Ibraheem

Journal: BMC Plant Biology · DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05184-4 · Citations: 38

Matched topics: drought

BACKGROUND: Drought is a major determinant for growth and productivity of all crops, including cereals, and the drought-induced detrimental effects are anticipated to jeopardize world food security under the ongoing global warming scenario. Biostimulants such as humic acid (HA) can improve drought tolerance in many cereals, including maize and sorghum. These two plant species are genetically related; however, maize is more susceptible to drought than sorghum. The physiological and biochemical…


Delving into river health: unveiling microplastic intrusion and heavy metal contamination in freshwater

Authors: M. Bhat, Agata Janaszek

Journal: Discover Environment · DOI: 10.1007/s44274-024-00101-w · Citations: 35

Matched topics: river

The persistent use of plastics in chemical and industrial procedures has resulted in the contamination of the environment and human health via microplastics (MPs). This study investigates heavy metals, MP, pH, conductivity, and turbidity levels in the Nida River in Poland. The Nida River exhibited the existence of diverse coloured MPs in several physical forms, including fibres, fragments, pellets, and foams. Differences in the number of MPs were noted at five selected locations, with values …


Climate change and its ecological risks are spatially heterogeneous in high-altitude region: The case of Qinghai-Tibet plateau

Authors: Yi Wang, Yihe Lü, Da Lü, Lichang Yin, Xiaofeng Wang

Journal: CATENA · DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2024.108140 · Citations: 36

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract not available.


Consistent time allocation fraction to vegetation green-up versus senescence across northern ecosystems despite recent climate change

Authors: Fandong Meng, Andrew J. Felton, Jiafu Mao, Nan Cong, William K. Smith, Christian Körner et al.

Journal: Science Advances · DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn2487 · Citations: 30

Matched topics: climate change

Extended growing season lengths under climatic warming suggest increased time for plant growth. However, research has focused on climatic impacts to the timing or duration of distinct phenological events. Comparatively little is known about impacts to the relative time allocation to distinct phenological events, for example, the proportion of time dedicated to leaf growth versus senescence. We use multiple satellite and ground-based observations to show that, despite recent climate change dur…


Vegetation greening amplifies shallow soil temperature warming on the Tibetan Plateau

Authors: Ning Li, Lei Wang, Deliang Chen

Journal: npj Climate and Atmospheric Science · DOI: 10.1038/s41612-024-00651-z · Citations: 29

Matched topics: land surface model

Abstract Vegetation changes are expected to alter soil thermal regimes, consequently modifying climate feedbacks related to frozen ground thawing and carbon cycling in cold regions. The Tibetan Plateau (TP) contains diverse alpine ecosystems and the largest area of frozen ground in low–mid latitude regions. Evidence suggests ongoing vegetation greening and permafrost degradation during the past several decades on the TP. However, the effect of vegetation changes on soil thermal regimes on the…


Exploring the drivers behind women’s intentions towards climate change mitigation through urban forest conservation

Authors: Rahim Maleknia, Tayebeh Salehi

Journal: Urban forestry & urban greening · DOI: 10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128395 · Citations: 28

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract not available.


Evaluation of root zone soil moisture products over the Huai River basin

Authors: Enwu Liu, Yonghua Zhu, Jean‐Christophe Calvet, Haishen Lü, Bertrand Bonan, Jingyao Zheng et al.

Journal: Hydrology and earth system sciences · DOI: 10.5194/hess-28-2375-2024 · Citations: 18

Matched topics: hydrologic model, river, land surface model

Abstract. Root zone soil moisture (RZSM) is critical for water resource management, drought monitoring and sub-seasonal flood climate prediction. While RZSM is not directly observable from space, several RZSM products are available and widely used at global and continental scales. This study conducts a comprehensive and quantitative evaluation of eight RZSM products using observations from 58 in situ soil moisture stations over the Huai River basin (HRB) in China. Attention is drawn to the po…


Climate Change Through Quantum Lens: Computing and Machine Learning

Authors: Syed Masiur Rahman, Omar Hamad Alkhalaf, Md Shafiul Alam, Surya Prakash Tiwari, Md Shafiullah, Sarah Mohammed Al-Judaibi et al.

Journal: Earth Systems and Environment · DOI: 10.1007/s41748-024-00411-2 · Citations: 27

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract not available.


Incorporating nickel foam with nano-encapsulated phase change material and water emulsion for battery thermal management: Coupling CFD and machine learning

Authors: Yu-Ping Yang, Zhi­qun Wang, Hamdi Ayed, Javid Alhoee

Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering · DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2024.104672 · Citations: 26

Matched topics: water management

In recent years, the rise of machine learning (ML) has prompted researchers to expand the datasets required for optimizing and designing thermal systems. Also, the development and widespread use of electric vehicles (EVs) have surged significantly. However, one of the major challenges associated with EVs is the efficient cooling of Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Therefore, the exploration of innovative cooling methods can contribute greatly to the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry. Thi…


Less than 4% of dryland areas are projected to desertify despite increased aridity under climate change

Authors: Xinyue Zhang, Jason P. Evans, Arden Burrell

Journal: Communications Earth & Environment · DOI: 10.1038/s43247-024-01463-y · Citations: 26

Matched topics: climate change

Abstract Drylands have low biological productivity compared to non-drylands, making many human activities within them sensitive to long-term trends. Trends in the Aridity Index over several decades indicate increasing aridity in the drylands, which has been linked to increasing occurrence of desertification. Future projections show continued increases in aridity due to climate change, suggesting that drylands will expand. In contrast, satellite observations indicate an increase in vegetation …


Assessing Spatial Representativeness of Global Flux Tower Eddy-Covariance Measurements Using Data from FLUXNET2015

Authors: Junjun Fang, Jingchun Fang, Baozhang Chen, Huifang Zhang, Adil Dilawar, Man Guo et al.

Journal: Scientific Data · DOI: 10.1038/s41597-024-03291-3 · Citations: 21

Matched topics: hydrology, land surface model

Large datasets of carbon dioxide, energy, and water fluxes were measured with the eddy-covariance (EC) technique, such as FLUXNET2015. These datasets are widely used to validate remote-sensing products and benchmark models. One of the major challenges in utilizing EC-flux data is determining the spatial extent to which measurements taken at individual EC towers reflect model-grid or remote sensing pixels. To minimize the potential biases caused by the footprint-to-target area mismatch, it is …


Evaluation of the sensitivity of meteorological drought in the Mediterranean region to different data record lengths

Authors: Ali Demir Keskiner, Oğuz Şimşek

Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12726-8 · Citations: 25

Matched topics: drought

Abstract not available.


Flood Risk Assessment and Extreme Precipitation

Flood risk assessment and extreme precipitation research are well represented this week with 4 papers advancing methodologies for flood susceptibility mapping, early warning systems, and resilience evaluation. Multiple studies employ GIS-based multi-criteria approaches and machine learning methods for spatial flood hazard assessment across diverse regions. Research also addresses the social dimensions of flood preparedness and strategic planning for flood mitigation.

Flood susceptibility modelling of the Teesta River Basin through the AHP-MCDA process using GIS and remote sensing

Authors: M. Hossain, Umme Habiba Mumu

Journal: Natural Hazards · DOI: 10.1007/s11069-024-06677-z · Citations: 41

Matched topics: river, flood

Abstract not available.


Iron Oxyhydroxide Transformation in a Flooded Rice Paddy Field and the Effect of Adsorbed Phosphate

Authors: Katrin Schulz, Worachart Wisawapipat, Kurt Barmettler, Andrew R. C. Grigg, L. Joëlle Kubeneck, Luiza Notini et al.

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology · DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c01519 · Citations: 34

Matched topics: flood

Fe was found in goethite when it was mixed with soil. Adsorbed phosphate strongly hindered ferrihydrite transformation to other minerals, regardless of whether it was mixed with soil. Our results clearly demonstrate the influence of the complex soil matrix on Fe-mineral transformations in soils under field conditions and how phosphate can impact Fe oxyhydroxide dynamics under Fe reducing soil conditions.


Assessing flood risks in the Taquari-Antas Basin (Southeast Brazil) during the September 2023 extreme rainfall surge

Authors: José Roberto Mantovani, Enner Alcântara, Luana Albertani Pampuch, Cheila Flávia Praga Baião, Edward Park, Maria Souza Custódio et al.

Journal: npj natural hazards. · DOI: 10.1038/s44304-024-00009-8 · Citations: 23

Matched topics: hydrologic model, flood

Abstract This analysis delves into precipitation dynamics in the Bacia Taquari Antas region, with a focus on September 2023. Employing a multi-scale approach encompassing monthly, daily, and subdaily analyses, the study unveils a consistent precipitation distribution throughout the year. September 2023’s anomaly, the second-highest in the dataset, prompts investigation into potential climatic variability. Notably, the daily analysis highlights September 4th, 2023, as significant, emphasizing …


Structural damage, clogging, collapsing: Analysis of the bridge damage at the rivers Ahr, Inde and Vicht caused by the flood of 2021

Authors: Lisa Burghardt, Elena‐Maria Klopries, Holger Schüttrumpf

Journal: Journal of Flood Risk Management · DOI: 10.1111/jfr3.13001 · Citations: 21

Matched topics: river, flood

Abstract During the flood event in 2021 within Western Europe, many bridges were severely damaged, particularly in North Rhine‐Westphalia and Rhineland‐Palatinate in Germany. Within this study, a statistical analysis of the damages caused to bridges by the flood event was carried out. First, locations and damages of bridges along the rivers Inde, Vicht and Ahr were mapped. Based on these data, statistical correlations among the damage patterns were analyzed. Approximately 25 bridges along bot…


Machine Learning and AI for Hydrological Prediction

This week’s 8 papers demonstrate continued momentum in applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to hydrological prediction challenges. Contributions span groundwater level forecasting, streamflow prediction, river flow modeling, and physics-informed approaches that integrate domain knowledge with data-driven methods. Notable advances include uncertainty quantification in ML predictions and optimization of model architectures for improved hydrological forecasting.

Artificial intelligence to optimize water consumption in agriculture: A predictive algorithm-based irrigation management system

Authors: Luca Preite, Giuseppe Vignali

Journal: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture · DOI: 10.1016/j.compag.2024.109126 · Citations: 51

Matched topics: water management, irrigation

• Artificial intelligence application to optimize water consumption in agriculture. • Three-layer architecture based on LoRaWAN and machine learning algorithms. • Assessing soil capacity to determine a confidence interval to prevent leaching. • Training and testing used soil, environmental, and weather forecast data. • Scalable classification problem-based framework for any crop. Water scarcity is a pressing global issue that needs to be faced. The United Nations highlights that only about 31…


Reservoir-computing based associative memory and itinerancy for complex dynamical attractors

Authors: Ling-Wei Kong, Gene A. Brewer, Ying-Cheng Lai

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49190-4 · Citations: 37

Matched topics: reservoir

Traditional neural network models of associative memories were used to store and retrieve static patterns. We develop reservoir-computing based memories for complex dynamical attractors, under two common recalling scenarios in neuropsychology: location-addressable with an index channel and content-addressable without such a channel. We demonstrate that, for location-addressable retrieval, a single reservoir computing machine can memorize a large number of periodic and chaotic attractors, each…


Hydrological model parameter regionalization: Runoff estimation using machine learning techniques in the Tha Chin River Basin, Thailand

Authors: Phyo Thandar Hlaing, Usa Wannasingha Humphries, Muhammad Waqas

Journal: MethodsX · DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2024.102792 · Citations: 16

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, runoff, streamflow

Understanding hydrological processes necessitates the use of modeling techniques due to the intricate interactions among environmental factors. Estimating model parameters remains a significant challenge in runoff modeling for ungauged catchments. This research evaluates the Soil and Water Assessment Tool’s capacity to simulate hydrological behaviors in the Tha Chin River Basin with an emphasis on runoff predictions from the regionalization of hydrological parameters of the gauged basin, Mae …


Improving river water quality prediction with hybrid machine learning and temporal analysis

Authors: Alberto Fernández del Castillo, Marycarmen Verduzco Garibay, Diego Díaz-Vázquez, Carlos Yebra-Montes, Lee E. Brown, Andrew Johnson et al.

Journal: Ecological Informatics · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102655 · Citations: 25

Matched topics: hydrologic model, river, water management

River systems provide multiple ecosystem services to society globally, but these are already degraded or threatened in many areas of the world due to water quality issues linked to diffuse and point-source pollutant inputs. Water quality evaluation is essential to develop remediation and management strategies. Computational tools such as machine learning based predictive models have been developed to improve monitoring network capabilities. The model’s performance is reduced when datasets com…


OD-YOLO: Robust Small Object Detection Model in Remote Sensing Image with a Novel Multi-Scale Feature Fusion

Authors: Yangcheng Bu, Hairong Ye, Zhixin Tie, Yanbing Chen, Dingming Zhang

Journal: Sensors · DOI: 10.3390/s24113596 · Citations: 32

Matched topics: hydrology

As remote sensing technology has advanced, the use of satellites and similar technologies has become increasingly prevalent in daily life. Now, it plays a crucial role in hydrology, agriculture, and geography. Nevertheless, because of the distinct qualities of remote sensing, including expansive scenes and small, densely packed targets, there are many challenges in detecting remote sensing objects. Those challenges lead to insufficient accuracy in remote sensing object detection. Consequently…


Machine learning and global vegetation: random forests for downscaling and gap filling

Authors: Barry van Jaarsveld, Sandra Margrit Hauswirth, Niko Wanders

Journal: Hydrology and earth system sciences · DOI: 10.5194/hess-28-2357-2024 · Citations: 20

Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow, earth system model

Abstract. Drought is a devastating natural disaster, during which water shortage often manifests itself in the health of vegetation. Unfortunately, it is difficult to obtain high-resolution vegetation drought impact information that is spatially and temporally consistent. While remotely sensed products can provide part of this information, they often suffer from data gaps and limitations with respect to their spatial or temporal resolution. A persistent feature among remote-sensing products i…


Role of atmospheric aerosols in severe winter fog over the Indo-Gangetic Plain of India: a case study

Authors: Chandrakala Bharali, M. C. Barth, Rajesh Kumar, Sachin D. Ghude, Vinayak Sinha, Baerbel Sinha

Journal: Atmospheric chemistry and physics · DOI: 10.5194/acp-24-6635-2024 · Citations: 27

Matched topics: land surface model

Abstract. Winter fog and severe aerosol loading in the boundary layer over northern India, particularly in the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), disrupt the daily lives of millions of people in the region. To better understand the role of aerosol–radiation (AR) feedback on the occurrence, spatial extent, and persistence of winter fog, as well as the associated aqueous chemistry in fog in the IGP, several model simulations have been performed using the Weather Research and Forecasting model coupled w…


Integrating Euclidean and non-Euclidean spatial information for deep learning-based spatiotemporal hydrological simulation

Authors: Liangkun Deng, Xiang Zhang, Louise Slater, Haoyuan Liu, Shiyong Tao

Journal: Journal of Hydrology · DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131438 · Citations: 20

Matched topics: hydrologic model, streamflow

Abstract not available.


Water Management, Irrigation, and Groundwater

Water management research this week spans 5 papers covering integrated water resources management, irrigation scheduling, groundwater monitoring, and water-energy-food nexus analyses. Studies range from global-scale assessments to site-specific irrigation optimization, with particular attention to satellite-based monitoring of water use and land subsidence from groundwater extraction.

A technical and economic evaluation of floating photovoltaic systems in the context of the water-energy nexus

Authors: Nabil A.S. Elminshawy, Amr Osama, Antonio Gagliano, Erkan Oterkus, Giuseppe Marco Tina

Journal: Energy · DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131904 · Citations: 63

Matched topics: hydropower, surface water

Abstract not available.


Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment for Efficient Water Resource Management through Internet of Things and Machine Learning Approaches for Agricultural Irrigation

Authors: Mushtaque Ahmed Rahu, Muhammad Mujtaba Shaikh, Sarang Karim, Sarfaraz Soomro, D. Hussain, Sayed Mazhar Ali

Journal: Water Resources Management · DOI: 10.1007/s11269-024-03899-5 · Citations: 30

Matched topics: water management, irrigation

Abstract not available.


Watching the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam from a distance: Implications for sustainable water management of the Nile water

Authors: Karem Abdelmohsen, Mohamed Sultan, Eugene Yan, Abotalib Z. Abotalib, Himanshu Save, Mustafa Kemal Emil et al.

Journal: PNAS Nexus · DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgae219 · Citations: 12

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, streamflow, water management, hydropower

observations, we estimate significant seepage (19.8 ± 6 BCM) comparable to the reservoir’s impounded waters (19.9 ± 1.2 BCM). Investigating and addressing the seepage from the GERD will ensure sustainable development and promote regional cooperation; overlooking the seepage would compromise hydrological modeling efforts on the Nile Basin and misinform ongoing negotiations on the Nile water management.


Authors: Esra Aleisa

Journal: Desalination · DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2024.117827 · Citations: 28

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.


Striking a Balance: Decentralized and Centralized Wastewater Treatment Systems for Advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6

Authors: Fateme Saadatinavaz, Mohammed A. Alomari, Muhammad Ali, Pascal E. Saikaly

Journal: Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research · DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202400097 · Citations: 28

Matched topics: water management

Water scarcity and sanitation pose a critical global challenge worsened by population growth and the finite nature of freshwater resources. Despite the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) advocating for universal water and sanitation access, progress remains insufficient. Presently, approximately 50% of generated wastewater is released into the environment without adequate treatment, emphasizing the urgent need to address this issue. This article examines the socio‐economic …


Hydrological Processes, Snow Dynamics, and Remote Sensing

This theme encompasses 11 papers advancing understanding of hydrological processes through field observations, modeling, and remote sensing. Research covers snow distribution and dynamics in cold regions, forest-hydrology interactions, land use change impacts on river systems, rainfall-runoff modeling uncertainty, and satellite-based monitoring of terrestrial water resources.

Global critical soil moisture thresholds of plant water stress

Authors: Zheng Fu, Philippe Ciais, Jean‐Pierre Wigneron, Pierre Gentine, Andrew F. Feldman, David Makowski et al.

Journal: Nature Communications · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49244-7 · Citations: 143

Matched topics: hydrologic model, land surface model, earth system model

, has increased in the past four decades. Our results have important implications for understanding the inception of water stress in models and identifying SM tipping points.


Highly sensitive water pollution monitoring using colloid-processed organic photodetectors

Authors: Tengfei Li, Gangjian Hu, Hua Wu, Li Ding, Jianqi Zhang, Mengjie Sun et al.

Journal: Nature Water · DOI: 10.1038/s44221-024-00247-0 · Citations: 50

Matched topics: water management

Abstract not available.


Transboundary cooperation in infrastructure operation generates economic and environmental co-benefits in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin

Authors: Yang Yu, Yan Bo, Andrea Castelletti, Patrice Dumas, Jinyu Gao, Ximing Cai et al.

Journal: Nature Water · DOI: 10.1038/s44221-024-00246-1 · Citations: 43

Matched topics: river

Abstract not available.


Quantitatively analyzing the driving factors of vegetation change in China: Climate change and human activities

Authors: Yang Chen, Tingbin Zhang, Xuan Zhu, Guihua Yi, Jingji Li, Xiaojuan Bie et al.

Journal: Ecological Informatics · DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102667 · Citations: 34

Matched topics: climate change

Understanding the impact of climate change and human activities on vegetation dynamics is crucial for ecosystem management. Employing the Residual Trend method and integrating Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data with land use/cover, this study assesses the impacts of climate change and human activities on vegetation dynamics across China from 2000 to 2018. The findings indicate a consistent upward trend of China’s Growing Season NDVI (GSN), averaging a change rate of 0.0032/yr….


Optimization of the SWAT+ model to adequately predict different segments of a managed streamflow hydrograph

Authors: Tibebe B. Tigabu, Ate Visser, Tariq N. Kadir, Shalamu Abudu, Philip Cameron‐Smith, Helen E. Dahlke

Journal: Hydrological Sciences Journal · DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2024.2364714 · Citations: 13

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, runoff, streamflow, hydropower

Complete representation of rainfall–runoff responses in complex, large watersheds using a single-objective parameterization approach in watershed models is often unachievable. In this study we present a calibration approach for the SWAT+ model that independently fits model parameters for different flow segments of the hydrograph. The approach is demonstrated for the Feather River, California, USA, using daily streamflow from the Lake Oroville Reservoir outlet gage. Results show that when mode…


Peak Flow Event Durations in the Mississippi River Basin and Implications for Temporal Sampling of Rivers

Authors: Arnaud Cerbelaud, Cédric H. David, Sylvain Biancamaria, Jeffrey Wade, Manu Tom, Renato Prata de Moraes Frasson et al.

Journal: Geophysical Research Letters · DOI: 10.1029/2024gl109220 · Citations: 14

Matched topics: hydrology, hydrologic model, river, streamflow

Abstract The impact of an episodic river flood is intimately linked to its duration. Yet it is still unclear how often should a river be observed to accurately determine the occurrence and duration of extreme events. Here we assess flow statistics along with peak flow event detection and duration as a function of the discharge sampling period for large tributaries of the Mississippi basin using hourly gages over 2010–2022. Median event durations above high quantiles spatially vary from around…


Seasonal variation in the relationship between leaf chlorophyll content and photosynthetic capacity

Authors: Liyao Yu, Xiangzhong Luo, Holly Croft, Cheryl Rogers, Jing M. Chen

Journal: Plant Cell & Environment · DOI: 10.1111/pce.14997 · Citations: 23

Matched topics: seasonal, earth system model

from Chl and fluorescence, which guides large-scale photosynthesis simulations using remote sensing.


Numerical simulation of potential impulse waves generated by the Mogu rock landslide at varying water levels in the Lianghekou Reservoir, China

Authors: Shizhuang Chen, Weiya Xu, Guike Zhang, Rubin Wang, Long Yan, Hailong Zhang et al.

Journal: Landslides · DOI: 10.1007/s10346-024-02286-w · Citations: 27

Matched topics: reservoir

Abstract not available.


Authors: Meiling Zhou, Zhenhong Li, Meiling Gao, Wu Zhu, Shuangcheng Zhang, Jingjing Ma et al.

Journal: Remote Sensing · DOI: 10.3390/rs16112018 · Citations: 25

Matched topics: river

The Yellow River Basin (YB) acts as a key barrier to ecological security and is an important experimental region for high-quality development in China. There is a growing demand to assess the ecological status in order to promote the sustainable development of the YB. The eco-environmental quality (EEQ) of the YB was assessed at both the regional and provincial scales utilizing the remote sensing-based ecological index (RSEI) with Landsat images from 2000 to 2020. Then, the Theil–Sen (T-S) es…


Experimental study of reservoir damage of water-based fracturing fluids prepared by different polymers

Authors: Guodong Wu, Likun Wang, Chunyan Zhao, Zejun Zhang, Jian-Yu Yin, Maryamgul Anwaier et al.

Journal: Petroleum Science · DOI: 10.1016/j.petsci.2024.06.001 · Citations: 25

Matched topics: reservoir

Fracturing operations can effectively improve the production of low-permeable reservoirs. The performance of fracturing fluids directly affects the fracturing efficiency and chase fluid flow capacity. As polymer-based fracturing fluids (such as guar gum, polyacrylamide, etc.) are high-viscosity fluids formed by viscosifiers and crosslinking agents, the degree of gel breakage after the fracturing operation directly influences the damage degree to the reservoir matrix and the mobility of oil an…


Assessment of seasonal fluctuation in heavy metal contamination in sediments and surface water of Narmada River, India

Authors: Dal Chand Rahi, Rajeev Chandak, Amit Vishwakarma

Journal: Journal of Water and Climate Change · DOI: 10.2166/wcc.2024.071 · Citations: 10

Matched topics: river, runoff, seasonal, surface water

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the seasonal fluctuation of heavy metal contamination in the sediments and surface water of the Narmada River. In this context, samples were gathered from six stations along the river in 2021–2022 and their concentrations were determined by utilizing Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The results in sediments, the average concentrations of As, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn were 0.05, 1.03, 2.47, 1.64, 750.17, 17.75, 0.54, 0.13, and …


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