Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related Flooding
With the increasing availability and diversity of satellite imagery, the multisensor fusion of data can more effectively address the improved monitoring of temporary water bodies. This study supports the attempt to apply well established methods to detect spatial and temporal changes in ephemeral sh...
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| author | Elena Papageorgiou Michael Foumelis Antonios Mouratidis |
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| description | With the increasing availability and diversity of satellite imagery, the multisensor fusion of data can more effectively address the improved monitoring of temporary water bodies. This study supports the attempt to apply well established methods to detect spatial and temporal changes in ephemeral shallow lakes in lowland karst terrain, as well as to improve the understanding concerning the dynamics of water storage and hydrological mechanisms during extreme precipitation events. Based on the joint analysis of Copernicus Sentinel SAR and optical mission data, as well as soil moisture and EO-based rainfall observations over the period of 2015–2020, we demonstrated the control of the karst system on the ephemeral lake appearances in the broader area of Chalkida (Evvia, Greece). A connection between the prolonged and extended water coverage in the ephemeral lakes and flooding in the area is documented. Our EO-supported findings may serve as indicators for flood alerts in future extreme precipitation events, improving responses in cases of emergencies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-54a6b32e589345339a811c32fea543d82023-11-18T10:36:13ZengMDPI AGGeoHazards2624-795X2023-06-014219721610.3390/geohazards4020012Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related FloodingElena Papageorgiou0Michael Foumelis1Antonios Mouratidis2Department of Physical and Environmental Geography, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 541 24 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Physical and Environmental Geography, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 541 24 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Physical and Environmental Geography, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 541 24 Thessaloniki, GreeceWith the increasing availability and diversity of satellite imagery, the multisensor fusion of data can more effectively address the improved monitoring of temporary water bodies. This study supports the attempt to apply well established methods to detect spatial and temporal changes in ephemeral shallow lakes in lowland karst terrain, as well as to improve the understanding concerning the dynamics of water storage and hydrological mechanisms during extreme precipitation events. Based on the joint analysis of Copernicus Sentinel SAR and optical mission data, as well as soil moisture and EO-based rainfall observations over the period of 2015–2020, we demonstrated the control of the karst system on the ephemeral lake appearances in the broader area of Chalkida (Evvia, Greece). A connection between the prolonged and extended water coverage in the ephemeral lakes and flooding in the area is documented. Our EO-supported findings may serve as indicators for flood alerts in future extreme precipitation events, improving responses in cases of emergencies.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-795X/4/2/12EO data fusionephemeral water bodiesCopernicus SentinelSAR backscatteroptical radiometric indicesSMOS |
| spellingShingle | Elena Papageorgiou Michael Foumelis Antonios Mouratidis Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related Flooding GeoHazards EO data fusion ephemeral water bodies Copernicus Sentinel SAR backscatter optical radiometric indices SMOS |
| title | Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related Flooding |
| title_full | Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related Flooding |
| title_fullStr | Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related Flooding |
| title_full_unstemmed | Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related Flooding |
| title_short | Earth Observation Data Synergy for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ephemeral Water Bodies to Anticipate Karst-Related Flooding |
| title_sort | earth observation data synergy for the enhanced monitoring of ephemeral water bodies to anticipate karst related flooding |
| topic | EO data fusion ephemeral water bodies Copernicus Sentinel SAR backscatter optical radiometric indices SMOS |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2624-795X/4/2/12 |
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