Precisely measuring supplies of meltwater could help farmers in the US plan what they plant in order to battle a changing climate
SHARE: Soil Moisture for Hydrometeorological Applications
The SHARE project demonstrates how data from medium resolution microwave instruments can be used to support flood monitoring efforts. The data can help determine the amount of runoff resulting from rain and support monitoring of inundated areas during a flood.
Remote Sensing of Alkaline-Saline Lakes: Applications to Flamingo Conservation
The lesser flamingo of Kenya and Tanzania is a near-threatened species that feeds on bacterial biomass growing in the soda lakes of the Rift Valley. This interdisciplinary project investigates the connections between ecological and hydrological processes in alkaline-saline lakes, and demonstrates how satellite data can contribute to remote monitoring of ecosystems.
Water Availability in Reference to Water Needs in Poland: The Importance of Correct Estimation of Water Resources
The improper selection of indicators of water resources can lead to inaccurate estimates of supply and may complicate the management of these vital resources. This paper discusses the benefits of using Earth observation technology in the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security program for estimating water resources in Poland.
Freshwater resources management: Starting SMART characterization of New Zealand’s aquifers
Despite the importance of New Zealand’s groundwater resources, we still lack essential information related to their basic properties which are required to avoid overexploitation of resources and water scarcity situations where humans and the economy will be stressed due to insufficient water supply.
Water Management Strategies against Water Scarcity in the Alps: The Project Alp-Water-Scarce
Due to the growing request for freshwater, water resources most likely will decline in the future. To handle long- and short-term water scarcity situations, water scarcity risk mitigation strategies have been developed by the Alp-Water-Scarce partners.
GLOWASIS – The Global Water Scarcity Information Service
A new European Commission project called GLOWASIS, for Global Water Scarcity and Information Service, is providing decision-support to avoid stressing water systems in vulnerable communities.
Call for Papers – Water Availability
Earthzine is soliciting articles of 800-3,000 words for its Fourth Quarter Theme Issue on Water Availability. We seek contributions addressing current issues, techniques and applications of Earth information for measuring water, the social benefits of monitoring water and the humanitarian implications of water availability.
Water Availability Theme
Articles published for Earthzine’s Water Availability theme (Sept. 23-Dec. 21, 2011) address current issues, techniques and applications of Earth observation information for measuring water, the social benefits of monitoring water and the humanitarian implications of water availability.