| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5752183 | Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies | 2017 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Satellite soil moisture and model run-off track the Kafue Hook gauge with correlation values of 84% and 68%, respectively. Satellite river flow estimates achieve a logarithmic fit to monthly and daily gauge of 92% and 65%, respectively. Discrepancies are related to inadequate (calibration) reporting and to under-estimation of evaporation in the dry season. Statistical analyses of satellite rainfall and model evaporation are used to suggest improvements to hydro-meteorology network coverage in the upper Zambezi. An automated online network of â¼20 weather stations and river flow gauges appears sufficient, given satellite-model ability to interpolate between observations.
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Authors
Mark R. Jury,