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Observation and Modeling of Evapotranspiration (2nd Edition)
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Observation and Modeling of Evapotranspiration (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosphere/Hydrosphere/Land–Atmosphere Interactions".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 748

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zhenhua Di

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State Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes and Resource Ecology, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Interests: evapotranspiration modeling; hydrological process simulation; land–atmosphere interaction; parameter optimization
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Dr. Qian Ma

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State Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes and Resource Ecology, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Interests: evapotranspiration modeling; land–atmosphere interaction; hydrology cycle; energy balance; solar radiation
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Prof. Dr. Yunjun Yao

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State Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing Science, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Interests: evaporation modeling; remote sensing; evapotranspiration product fusion
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Dr. Heng Wang

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Chongqing Key Laboratory of GIS Application Research, School of Geography and Tourism, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
Interests: hydro-meteorological modeling; uncertainty quantification; land–atmosphere interaction; sensitivity analysis
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a follow-up to the first edition of the Special Issue entitled “Observation and Modeling of Evapotranspiration” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/atmosphere/special_issues/5G201817S5), published in Atmosphere in 2025.

Evapotranspiration (ET) is a crucial process involved in the exchange of water and energy in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, pedosphere and biosphere, and it is also an important link between ecological processes and hydrological processes. Therefore, establishing effective ET observation methods and developing more accurate ET models are of great significance for studying the temporal and spatial distribution of ET in the terrestrial surface system, demonstrating the process of ET and the mechanism of different ecosystems, and understanding the evolution characteristics of the water cycle and its climate, resources and environmental effects within the context of climate change and intensified human activities.

The main objective of this Special Issue is to contribute to our understanding of ET processes and their role in the interactions among the different spheres of earth. Papers that present science-based knowledge, novel ideas/approaches and solutions in ET observation and modeling are welcome. Original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and model studies related to the observation and modeling of ET are welcome. Example topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • New observation instruments or algorithms to improve the ET observation accuracy;
  • Development of ET inversion based on satellite remote sensing;
  • Evaluation of ET simulations among the different hydrological/ecological models;
  • Data assimilation/parameter optimization to improve ET simulation accuracy;
  • Machine learning fusion to improve ET estimation.

We very much look forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. Zhenhua Di
Dr. Qian Ma
Prof. Dr. Yunjun Yao
Dr. Heng Wang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • observation algorithm
  • satellite inversion
  • evapotranspiration simulation
  • data assimilation
  • parameter optimization
  • machine learning fusion

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Spatiotemporal Evolution of Drought–Flood Abrupt Alternation Events and Their Relationship with Evapotranspiration in Southwest China: Based on CMIP6 Models and Future Projections
by Shangru Li, Xiehui Li, Lei Wang and Xuejia Wang
Atmosphere 2026, 17(3), 285; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos17030285 - 12 Mar 2026
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Drought–flood abrupt alternation (DFAA) events have emerged as a critical type of compound climate extreme under ongoing climate change, posing increasing risks to water resources and ecosystems in Southwest China. This study investigated the spatiotemporal evolution of DFAA events during the historical period [...] Read more.
Drought–flood abrupt alternation (DFAA) events have emerged as a critical type of compound climate extreme under ongoing climate change, posing increasing risks to water resources and ecosystems in Southwest China. This study investigated the spatiotemporal evolution of DFAA events during the historical period (1995–2024) and the future period (2025–2064), as well as their relationships with evapotranspiration. Daily precipitation was simulated using a CMIP6 multi-model ensemble mean (MME) combined with Delta downscaling, while station observations were used to identify DFAA events and evapotranspiration. Model performance was evaluated using Taylor diagrams and simulation relative bias. The results showed that the downscaled MME substantially improved the simulation of precipitation, evapotranspiration, and cumulative DFAA event occurrences, with relative bias in most regions controlled within ±3%. Compared with the historical period, both drought-to-flood (DTF) and flood-to-drought (FTD) events showed overall increases during 2025–2064. Specifically, under the four SSP scenarios, DTF events increased by 165, 133, 180, and 140 occurrences, respectively, while FTD events increased by 130, 147, 114, and 79 occurrences, respectively. The regional mean trends of DTF events during the near-term period were −0.21, 0.16, −0.45, and 1.24 times·5a−1, whereas the corresponding trends of FTD events were 1.82, 1.17, 0.05, and −1.03 times·5a−1 under the four scenarios. Spatial analyses revealed pronounced regional heterogeneity, with enhanced signals mainly concentrated in eastern Sichuan, Chongqing, and parts of Guizhou. Lagged correlation analyses further indicated significant monthly lag effects between DFAA events and evapotranspiration during the flood season; DTF events generally showed positive correlations with subsequent evapotranspiration, whereas FTD events exhibited predominantly negative correlations. Overall, this study clarifies the future spatiotemporal evolution of DFAA events in Southwest China and highlights the important role of land–atmosphere hydrothermal processes in regulating compound drought–flood extremes. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Observation and Modeling of Evapotranspiration (2nd Edition))
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