Berkowicz et al. (2026) Atmospheric Water Harvesting in a Changing Climate and Potential of Citizen Science for Long-Term Dew Monitoring

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Identification

• Journal: Atmosphere
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-07-25
• Authors: Simon M. Berkowicz, B.G. Heusinkveld
• DOI: 10.3390/atmos17080724

Research Groups

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Short Summary

The paper reviews atmospheric water harvesting techniques and proposes the implementation of Citizen Science to enhance the data resolution and accuracy of dew modeling.

Objective

• To evaluate the efficacy of passive, active, and adsorption-based water harvesting methods and propose a community-driven approach to improve dew observation data.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Global (applicable to arid regions, islands, and remote areas)
• Temporal Scale: Not specified

Methodology and Data

• Models used: General dew modelling (proposed improvement)
• Data sources: Proposed Citizen Science observations and collection data

Main Results

• Passive dew harvesting is limited by atmospheric conditions, with a maximum collection ceiling of approximately $0.5\text{ L/m}^2\text{/night}$.
• Active condensers increase totals but require external power supplies.
• Adsorption/absorption techniques are identified as high-potential solutions for arid and remote regions due to their portability and efficiency in low-humidity environments.
• Citizen Science is proposed as a mechanism to increase observation points, thereby improving the resolution of local and global dew models while increasing environmental literacy.

Contributions

• Highlights the potential of adsorption/absorption techniques as a "gamechanger" for potable water security and introduces a framework for integrating Citizen Science into atmospheric water harvesting research.

Funding

Not specified

Citation

@article{Berkowicz2026Atmospheric,
  author = {Berkowicz, Simon M. and Heusinkveld, B.G.},
  title = {Atmospheric Water Harvesting in a Changing Climate and Potential of Citizen Science for Long-Term Dew Monitoring},
  journal = {Atmosphere},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.3390/atmos17080724},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos17080724}
}