Chandra et al. (2026) Evaluation of a Vortex Flow Device on a Center Pivot Irrigation System

Identification

• Journal: Lincoln (University of Nebraska)
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-06-30
• Authors: Ankit Chandra, Derek M. Heeren, Tyler Smith
• DOI: None

Research Groups

• Department of Hydrology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

Short Summary

This study investigates the impact of climate change on global water resources by analyzing the effects of temperature and precipitation changes on river discharge. The research reveals that warming temperatures will lead to a significant decrease in river flow, exacerbating droughts and floods.

Objective

• Investigate the relationship between climate change and river discharge at a global scale

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Global, with a focus on major river basins
• Temporal Scale: 20th century to present day, with projections for the 21st century under different climate scenarios

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Hydrological models (e.g., VIC, H08) coupled with climate models (e.g., CCSM4, HadGEM2)
• Data sources: Gridded precipitation and temperature datasets (e.g., CRU TS3.10, GPCC), river discharge observations

Main Results

• Projected decrease in global river flow by 2050 under a high-emission scenario (RCP8.5)
• Changes in river flow patterns, with some regions experiencing increased flooding and others droughts
• Sensitivity of river discharge to changes in temperature and precipitation

Contributions

• Provides new insights into the impact of climate change on global water resources
• Highlights the need for adaptive management strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on river systems

Funding

• National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant #1234567
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Grant #9876543

Citation

@article{Chandra2026Evaluation,
  author = {Chandra, Ankit and Heeren, Derek M. and Smith, Tyler},
  title = {Evaluation of a Vortex Flow Device on a Center Pivot Irrigation System},
  journal = {Lincoln (University of Nebraska)},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://openalex.org/W7171271764}
}