Bathymetric modelling for long-term monitoring of water dynamics of Ramsar-listed lakes using inundation frequency and photon-counting LiDAR data
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Article Title | Bathymetric modelling for long-term monitoring of water dynamics of Ramsar-listed lakes using inundation frequency and photon-counting LiDAR data |
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ERA Journal ID | 212317 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Zhang, Zhenyu and Liu, Xiaoye |
Journal Title | Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2023 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | Poland |
ISSN | 1642-3593 |
2080-3397 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecohyd.2023.10.003 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1642359323001118 |
Abstract | Accurate information on lake bathymetry and water dynamics is crucial for comprehending the intricate ecological processes in wetland ecosystems, which in turn can inform effective conservation and management strategies. However, obtaining such information can be challenging, particularly in remote areas with limited data. This study presents a way to leverage inundation frequency and ICESat-2 photon-counting LiDAR data to develop bathymetric models for Ramsar-listed lakes in a semi-arid region of Australia. Based on developed bathymetric models, monthly time series of water areas, levels and volumes were derived, providing a long-term view of the water dynamics of the two lakes from1987-2021. This is the first time that such detailed bathymetry and long-term water dynamics have been established for Ramsar-listed lakes in Australia's Outback. The findings of this study provide the most up-to-date information on the long-term trends of the Ramsar-listed lakes in the region and highlight the lakes’ prolonged dry spells when drought conditions prevailed through much of the 2000s and the 2010s as denoted by rainfall deficiencies and high evaporation. The outcome of this study serves as a valuable baseline for understanding the historical and ongoing status of these Ramsar-listed lakes in a warming and drying climate and contributes to the development of strategic plans to fulfill international obligations for wetland protection under the Ramsar Convention. |
Keywords | Bathymetry, ICESat-2, Remote sensing, Lake, Currawinya Lakes Ramsar site, Google Earth Engine |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 370402. Earth and space science informatics |
410402. Environmental assessment and monitoring | |
461199. Machine learning not elsewhere classified | |
Byline Affiliations | School of Surveying and Built Environment |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z3106/bathymetric-modelling-for-long-term-monitoring-of-water-dynamics-of-ramsar-listed-lakes-using-inundation-frequency-and-photon-counting-lidar-data
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