Spatiotemporal coupling analysis of surface water and groundwater in Tibet based on multi-source sensors

Abstract. Lakes and groundwater are two crucial components of the global terrestrial water cycle, collectively forming a vital network for Earth's water resources. However, in the Tibetan region, the spatiotemporal relationship between lakes and groundwater and their impact on the local hydrological cycle remain inadequately understood. Satellite remote sensing serves as an effective observational tool, enabling comprehensive investigation and analysis of surface lakes and groundwater in Tibet with high spatial resolution. Therefore, this study integrates Landsat and Cryosat-2 satellite data to examine the spatiotemporal patterns of surface lake extents and water levels in Tibet. Additionally, combining Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellite observations with the Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS) model data, we quantitatively analyze the spatiotemporal variations in groundwater storage and its correlation with lake water. The results indicate that: 1) Rivers and lakes in Tibet are mainly located in the central and northwest regions, displaying noticeable intra-annual variations; 2) Substantial lagged relationships exist between groundwater storage and lake water levels and areas, revealing that lakes contribute significantly to groundwater replenishment, especially in the Ngari prefecture and Lhokha prefecture. This study comprehensively utilizes multi-source remote sensing data to dynamically monitor surface and groundwater in Tibet, providing robust support for a better understanding of the interaction between groundwater and surface water.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Spatiotemporal coupling analysis of surface water and groundwater in Tibet based on multi-source sensors ; volume:XLVIII-1-2024 ; year:2024 ; pages:663-669 ; extent:7
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences ; XLVIII-1-2024 (2024), 663-669 (gesamt 7)

Creator
Wang, Mengran
Yao, Jiaqi
Mo, Fan
Xu, Nan

DOI
10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-1-2024-663-2024
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2405160450243.291499346977
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Wang, Mengran
  • Yao, Jiaqi
  • Mo, Fan
  • Xu, Nan

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