Hydro-geodesy: Space geodetic applications for hydrology
Hydro-geodesy: Space geodetic applications for hydrology
Session ID#: 121365
Session Description:
One of the major challenges of the 21st century is securing freshwater for an increasing world population and preserving natural ecosystems. Geodetic techniques, which accurately measure the Earth’s solid and aquatic surfaces and their changes over time, are valuable tools for monitoring water resources. Technologies as Radar Altimetry, GNSS-IR, InSAR, and Lidar provide direct measurements of soil moisture, snow depth, and surface water level changes. Other technologies, as GNSS, InSAR, and GRACE provide indirect observations of hydrological loads, groundwater storage, and terrestrial water storage. Beyond their scientific contributions, some space-based observations can be utilized for improved management of our shrinking water resources. In this session, we solicit contributions covering all aspects of obtaining, modeling, and developing management applications of hydrological-related space-geodetic observations. We also would like to address the question, “How can we bridge the gaps between remote sensing products and science requirements?”
Co-Organized:
- H - Hydrology
Co-Sponsor(s):
- ASPRS: American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing -
- EGU: European Geosciences Union -
- GSA: Geological Society of America -
Index Terms:
1211 Non-tectonic deformation [GEODESY AND GRAVITY]
1223 Ocean/Earth/atmosphere/hydrosphere/cryosphere interactions [GEODESY AND GRAVITY]
1855 Remote sensing [HYDROLOGY]
1895 Instruments and techniques: monitoring [HYDROLOGY]
Primary Convener: Shimon Wdowinski, Florida International University, Earth & Environment Department, Miami, FL, United States
Conveners: Adrian A Borsa, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States, Hilary R Martens, University of Montana, Geosciences, Missoula, MT, United States, Kristine M Larson, University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI, United States and Daniel R Cayan, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
Primary Liaison: Hilary R Martens, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, United States
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