Remote sensing applications in hydrological modeling

Alan S. Whitelaw; Sally Howes; Peter Fletcher; Michael Rast

doi:10.1117/12.200780

31 January 1995 Remote sensing applications in hydrological modeling

Alan S. Whitelaw, Sally Howes, Peter Fletcher, Michael Rast

Proceedings Volume 2314, Multispectral and Microwave Sensing of Forestry, Hydrology, and Natural Resources; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.200780
Event: Satellite Remote Sensing, 1994, Rome, Italy

Abstract

Hydrological modeling is important for a wide range of operational forecasting activities in water resource management. The aim of this paper is to assess the capabilities of Earth observation sensors in relation to modeling data requirements in order to identify future areas of development in both model and sensor specifications. Models range from simple black boxes to distributed physically based models. There is significant variation in the data required and the ways in which these data are used. This range of requirements is compared with the capabilities of existing Earth observation sensors in order to define the current situation. Progress requires the coordinated development of both the sensors and the models, together with a greater understanding of the relationship between measurement and process scales. As a result, existing obstacles to progress in both areas are reviewed with the aid of specific case studies. This analysis leads to a set of recommendations on how to develop the use of sensor data in models.

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Alan S. Whitelaw, Sally Howes, Peter Fletcher, and Michael Rast "Remote sensing applications in hydrological modeling", Proc. SPIE 2314, Multispectral and Microwave Sensing of Forestry, Hydrology, and Natural Resources, (31 January 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.200780

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