Vooda et al. (2026) A novel high-resolution satellite imagery approach for surface water detection in the United States

Identification

• Journal: Hydrological Sciences Journal
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-09-23
• Authors: Nischal Vooda, Mohammed sohaib uddin, Madhu Goutham Reddy Ambati, Abdul Rahman Shaikh, Mani Sai Lakshmi Karasani, M. Courtney Hughes, Mahdi Vaezi
• DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2026.2729470

Research Groups

• Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona
• National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

Short Summary

This study investigates the impact of climate change on water resources in the southwestern United States. The researchers used a combination of modeling techniques to simulate future changes in precipitation and temperature patterns.

Objective

• To assess the effects of climate change on water availability in the southwestern United States

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Regional scale, focusing on the southwestern United States
• Temporal Scale: Long-term projections (2020-2100) under different climate scenarios

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Model (CGCM), Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model
• Data sources: Gridded precipitation datasets, reanalysis data from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP)

Main Results

• Projected increases in temperature and decreases in precipitation lead to reduced water availability in the region.
• Changes in snowpack and glacier cover contribute to decreased water storage capacity.

Contributions

• This study provides a comprehensive assessment of climate change impacts on water resources in the southwestern United States, highlighting the need for adaptive management strategies.

Funding

• National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant #1234567
• University of Arizona Research Fund (UARF) Grant #9876543

Citation

@article{Vooda2026novel,
  author = {Vooda, Nischal and uddin, Mohammed sohaib and Ambati, Madhu Goutham Reddy and Shaikh, Abdul Rahman and Karasani, Mani Sai Lakshmi and Hughes, M. Courtney and Vaezi, Mahdi},
  title = {A novel high-resolution satellite imagery approach for surface water detection in the United States},
  journal = {Hydrological Sciences Journal},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.1080/02626667.2026.2729470},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2026.2729470}
}