Topography and Land Cover Effects on Snow Water Equivalent Estimation Using AMSR-E and GLDAS Data

Hadi Ansari (), Safar Marofi () and Mohamad Mohamadi ()
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Hadi Ansari: Bu-Ali Sina University
Safar Marofi: Bu-Ali Sina University
Mohamad Mohamadi: Bu-Ali Sina University

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2019, vol. 33, issue 5, No 5, 1699-1715

Abstract: Abstract Accurate predictions of snow characteristics have an essential function in water resources management, especially in the high mountainous areas. Remote sensing presents a possibility for snow characteristics observation, such as snow water equivalent (SWE), in the large basins. Many studies are focused on the assessment of remote sensing product, especially global SWE data. However, regional effects such as topography, land cover, and meteorological conditions may lead to uncertainty in the estimation of the snow characteristics. In this research, the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer-Eos (AMSR-E) data and the GLDAS model data (2006–2011) were used to estimate SWE in the northwest basins of Iran. The evaluation was performed by the root mean square error (RMSE) and percent bias (PBIAS) criteria. The results indicated a significant correlation (at 1% level) between the observed and estimated SWE data. According to the results, the estimation accuracy decreased with increasing altitude, land slope, and the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). The best estimation was detected at altitudes between 1350 and 1600 m. Generally, the SWE products of the AMSR-E and GLDAS data on the north-facing slope shows good accuracy in the SWE estimation compared to the other aspects.

Keywords: AMSR-E sensor; Aqua satellite; GLDAS model; Passive microwave; Snow water equivalent (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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