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Engineering, Civil
Dipesh Nepal, Prem B. Parajuli, Ying Ouyang, S. D. Filip To, Nuwan Wijewardane
Summary: This study examines the hydrology and water quality modeling in a watershed with the introduction of multi-year land use and land cover (LULC) input. The results show that the dynamic LULC input improves the performance of the model compared to the static LULC input, allowing for a more accurate analysis of the effects of historical LULC change. Additionally, agricultural management operations enable a more realistic simulation of runoff, sediments, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megersa Kebede Leta, Tamene Adugna Demissie, Jens Traenckner
Summary: Land use and land cover change significantly impact watershed hydrological processes, with implications for water balance monitoring. This study examines how changes in land use and cover in the Nashe watershed affect hydrological parameters, predicting increases in surface runoff due to agricultural and urban expansion. The gradual increase in grassland and rangeland from 2035 to 2050 may help mitigate these effects on water resources management.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Peishi Jiang, Pin Shuai, Alexander Sun, Maruti K. Mudunuru, Xingyuan Chen
Summary: A novel knowledge-informed deep learning method is proposed for efficient hydrological model calibration. The method involves two steps: selecting decisive model parameters based on mutual information analysis and constructing an inverse mapping using a deep neural network. The method is applied to calibrate the ATS model and improves its simulation performance.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roland Yonaba, Angelbert Chabi Biaou, Mahamadou Koita, Fowe Tazen, Lawani Adjadi Mounirou, Cheick Oumar Zoure, Pierre Queloz, Harouna Karambiri, Hamma Yacouba
Summary: This study used the SWAT model to simulate surface runoff in the Sahelian landscape of Tougou, revealing that the dynamic land use scenario provided more accurate results than the static land use scenario, especially in explaining the so-called Sahelian paradox. The analysis showed that fluctuations in surface runoff were influenced by both rainfall and land use/land cover changes, with land use conditions playing a dominant role in the runoff increase over climate during the historical period.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
P. Ashmore, J. McDonald, V. Barlow
Summary: Urban land development has a significant impact on river channel form and function, with common responses such as channel enlargement and incision. However, the extent and detectability of these responses vary greatly. There is limited research on fully-urban, larger watersheds and the complete trajectory of change from pre-urban to fully urban land cover. The study of Highland Creek in Toronto provides a comprehensive understanding of the causes and changes in fluvial hydrology and geomorphology over a seven-decade period.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saba Yousafzai, Rashid Saeed, Ghani Rahman, Sidra Farish
Summary: Urbanization is the main driver of global environmental and land use land cover changes. This study used Geographic Information System to analyze the changes in land use and land cover in Peshawar district and linked the results with environmental aspects and DPSIR framework. The results showed a significant increase in vegetation cover due to government afforestation projects, but also a major expansion in built-up areas. The adverse effects of urbanization on the natural environment should be addressed by the government and environmental protection agencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Behnoosh Abbasnezhad, Jesse B. Abrams, Jeffrey Hepinstall-Cymerman
Summary: This study incorporates social and policy factors into land use/land cover change projections to provide more accurate and realistic results, offering decision-makers and policymakers better opportunities to forecast future changes in ecosystem services.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Andrew J. Wiebe, David L. Rudolph
Summary: This paper presents data collected in the Alder Creek watershed within the Grand River basin in Ontario, Canada. The availability of these data is crucial for analyzing recharge rates and human impacts on streamflow in the watershed.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Jitao Zhou, Xiaofeng Wang, Jiaohao Ma, Zixu Jia, Xiaoxue Wang, Xinrong Zhang, Xiaoming Feng, Zechong Sun, You Tu, Wenjie Yao
Summary: This study focused on the source regions of the Yellow River and Yangtze River in the central-eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau. Using the SWAT model, the effects of different types, sources, and resolutions of input data on the model output were tested. The results showed that meteorological data is crucial for the model's runoff simulation, and ground meteorological observation station data outperforms reanalysis data. The selection of DEM resolution and LULC data had minimal effects on the simulation, and the best input data combination was OBS + 90m DEM + CNLULC.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lewoye Tsegaye, Rishikesh Bharti
Summary: The study assessed the impacts of land use and climate change on hydrology and sediment in the Rib watershed in Ethiopia. The analysis suggested potential increases in runoff, evapotranspiration, sediment yield, and decreases in lateral flow, groundwater flow, and water yield due to changing climate and land use patterns. This could have adverse effects on crop yield and livelihoods, thus necessitating watershed-scale resource management activities to mitigate erosion and enhance groundwater recharge.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Muhammad Farhan Ul Moazzam, Yang Hoi Doh, Byung Gul Lee
Summary: This study analyzed the land use and cover changes as well as the land surface temperature in Jeju Island using remote sensing data. The findings revealed that urbanization has led to the intensification of urban heat island effect. By measuring the temperature of different land types and correlating it with wind speed, an inverse relationship between surface urban heat island and wind speed was identified. The results of this research can be utilized by policymakers, planners, and climatologists for developing climate-resilient cities.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
J. P. Gannon, Christa Kelleher, Margaret Zimmer
Summary: This study investigates the variation of hydrograph flashiness at continental scales and within different hydroclimatic regions. The results suggest that flashiness is poorly organized by drainage area at continental scales, and the relationship between flashiness and drainage area varies in different hydroclimatic regions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sapna Kinattinkara, Thangavelu Arumugam, Shanthi Kuppusamy, Manoj Krishnan
Summary: This study utilizes remote sensing and geographical information system technology to analyze the land use/land cover change in Noyyal watershed over an 18-year period. The results show a decrease in forest area, agricultural land, and an increase in settlements and barren land. The overall accuracy and Kappa coefficient assessment indicate a high level of validity for the research.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yusuyunjiang Mamitimin, Zibibula Simayi, Ayinuer Mamat, Bumairiyemu Maimaiti, Yunfei Ma
Summary: This study assessed the spatiotemporal characteristics and transitions of land use and land cover (LULC) in Urumqi city between 1980 and 2020. The results showed significant expansion of urban land and decrease in grassland during this period. Grassland and cultivated land were converted into urban land, resulting in rapid urban expansion. The simulation results also projected an increase in urban land and effective protection of cultivated land, grassland, and forest land under different scenarios.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tarekegn Dejen Mengistu, Il-Moon Chung, Min-Gyu Kim, Sun Woo Chang, Jeong Eun Lee
Summary: Assessing the spatiotemporal dynamics of land use land cover (LULC) change on water resources is vital for watershed sustainability and developing proper management strategies. This study used the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model to evaluate the effects of LULC dynamics on groundwater recharge and surface runoff in Gilgel Gibe watershed in East Africa. The results showed that surface runoff has increased while groundwater has decreased over the last two decades, with the highest recharge and runoff occurring during the wet seasons.