Intertwining Observations and Predictions in Vadose Zone Hydrology: A Review of Selected Studies
Observing state variables, fluxes, and key properties in terrestrial ecosystems should not be seen as disjointed, but rather as fruitfully complementary to ecosystem dynamics modeling. This intertwined view should also take the organization of the monitoring equipment into due account. This review p...
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| description | Observing state variables, fluxes, and key properties in terrestrial ecosystems should not be seen as disjointed, but rather as fruitfully complementary to ecosystem dynamics modeling. This intertwined view should also take the organization of the monitoring equipment into due account. This review paper explores the value of the interplay between observations and predictions by presenting and discussing some selected studies dealing with vadose zone hydrology. I argue for an advanced vision in carrying out these two tasks to tackle the issues of ecosystem services and general environmental challenges more effectively. There is a recognized need to set up networks of critical zone observatories in which strategies are developed and tested that combine different measurement techniques with the use of models of different complexity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-48a1d41196e44821b0f10740d33adca72023-11-19T21:27:52ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412020-04-01124110710.3390/w12041107Intertwining Observations and Predictions in Vadose Zone Hydrology: A Review of Selected StudiesNunzio Romano0Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Agricultural, Forest and Biosystems Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici (Napoli), ItalyObserving state variables, fluxes, and key properties in terrestrial ecosystems should not be seen as disjointed, but rather as fruitfully complementary to ecosystem dynamics modeling. This intertwined view should also take the organization of the monitoring equipment into due account. This review paper explores the value of the interplay between observations and predictions by presenting and discussing some selected studies dealing with vadose zone hydrology. I argue for an advanced vision in carrying out these two tasks to tackle the issues of ecosystem services and general environmental challenges more effectively. There is a recognized need to set up networks of critical zone observatories in which strategies are developed and tested that combine different measurement techniques with the use of models of different complexity.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/4/1107vadose zoneecohydrologysoil moisturehydraulic propertiesspatial variabilitycomputer model |
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| title | Intertwining Observations and Predictions in Vadose Zone Hydrology: A Review of Selected Studies |
| title_full | Intertwining Observations and Predictions in Vadose Zone Hydrology: A Review of Selected Studies |
| title_fullStr | Intertwining Observations and Predictions in Vadose Zone Hydrology: A Review of Selected Studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Intertwining Observations and Predictions in Vadose Zone Hydrology: A Review of Selected Studies |
| title_short | Intertwining Observations and Predictions in Vadose Zone Hydrology: A Review of Selected Studies |
| title_sort | intertwining observations and predictions in vadose zone hydrology a review of selected studies |
| topic | vadose zone ecohydrology soil moisture hydraulic properties spatial variability computer model |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/4/1107 |
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