Hydrological Modelling Based on Satellite Observations

Dear Colleagues,

The fast-growing satellite-based Earth observations have paved the way for developing innovative hydrological modelling techniques during the past several decades. Satellite observations from various sensors could substantially improve model performance and applicability by providing valuable model inputs, model parameters and measurements for model calibration, validation or data assimilation. An emerging and challenging research field within the hydrological community  is concerned with revising the conventional modelling frameworks, which mostly rely on ground observations, by making full use of satellite observations. In the years to come, it can be expected that the increasingly available satellite observations would catalyze more sensible hydrological models, particularly along with more satellites launched for hydrological purposes. This Special Issue aims to present the most recent advances in satellite-observation-based hydrological modelling. Manuscripts submitted to this Special Issue are encouraged to focus on: (1) novel hydrological models driven mainly by remotely sensed data; (2) new model calibration or data assimilation approaches based on multiple satellite observations; (3) inspiring satellite-observation-based modelling practices in tracking regional/global hydrological cycles; (4) flood or drought modelling by incorporating high-resolution satellite observations; (5) comprehensive evaluation of the remotely sensed data for hydrological modelling; (6) reviews on the potential and limitations of satellite observations in hydrological modelling.

Dr. Hongxing Zheng
Dr. Ruirui Zhu
Guest Editors

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