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This collection of overview articles illustrates how space-based observations and hydrological modeling have significantly enhanced our understanding of the continental water cycle and its response to climate change. It emphasizes two key issues: the integration of space observations for monitoring water storage changes in river basins globally, and the application of space data in hydrological modeling through data assimilation or as external constraints. The text also addresses water resource management and the effects of human activities on land hydrology, such as groundwater depletion, dam construction, crop irrigation, and changes in land use and agricultural practices. Remote sensing has proven invaluable for monitoring the water balance of large river basins over various time scales. Satellite altimetry tracks water level changes in rivers, lakes, and floodplains, while satellite imagery measures surface water volume variations. Microwave sensors provide crucial data on soil moisture, wetlands, and snowpack. The GRACE mission allows for direct measurement of terrestrial water storage variations, and when combined with other space observations, it can effectively assess groundwater storage changes. Upcoming satellite missions, particularly SWOT, are expected to further advance the monitoring of land surface hydrology.
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Remote Sensing and Water Resources, Anny Cazenave
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- 2018
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