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Interaction assessment of air pollutants and environmental variables in Aures, Algeria
Air pollution poses a substantial risk not only to human health but also to the health of ecosystems. Despite the increasing air pollutants in the North Africa region, there are limited studies that identify t...
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Land subsidence and groundwater storage change assessment using InSAR and GRACE in the arid environment of Saudi Arabia
Najran region in Saudi Arabia has been affected by groundwater storage decline and consequent land subsidence for a long period of time. In this study, we utilized Sentinel-1 data for ground surface map**, t...
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Microclimate changes and trend analysis of remotely sensed environmental parameters in West Asia Semi-arid region
Several develo** countries in Asia are relying on agricultural practices in which climate change is a challenging concern. The trends change in atmospheric parameters and vegetation indices are questioned an...
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Impact of satellite precipitation estimation methods on the hydrological response: case study Wadi Nu’man basin, Saudi Arabia
Arid regions have a strong lack of observational datasets, specifically in rainfall and runoff, which plays a crucial role in the effective management of water resources and the assessment of hydrological syst...
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Atmospheric Correction Algorithms Assessment for Sentinel-2A Imagery over Inland Waters of China: Case Study, Qiandao Lake
Around 90% of the oceanic and inland waters’ reflectance registered in satellite detectors comes from the atmospheric contribution. Hence the water-leaving radiances in the Near-InfraRed (NIR) region are above...
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Assessment and quantification of sediment retention and dam management in arid environments using remote sensing techniques
The current study implements an empirical soil erosion model (RUSLE) along with remote sensing data, and TerrSet algorithms to analyze sediment retention in Wadi Baysh. The ALOS PALSAR digital elevation model ...
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SBAS-InSAR/GNSS Surface Deformation Assessment in Arid Environments of Najran, Saudi Arabia
Multiple surface fissures were reported over the last few years within the Najran valley, southern Saudi Arabia. The earth fissures have been observed mainly in the vicinity of agricultural territories. This s...
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Spatio-temporal evaluation of remote sensing rainfall data of TRMM satellite over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Rainfall estimation is the most important parameter for many water resource simulations and practices; therefore, precise and long-term data are required for trustworthy precipitation depiction. Recent advance...
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Using inconsistencies of wadi morphometric parameters to understand patterns of soil erosion
Morphometric parameters are variables that can be used to investigate watershed delineation and other geomorphological studies, such as understanding soil erosion problems. This study aims to understand the ro...
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Vertical displacement assessment in temporal analysis of the transboundary islands of Tiran and Sanafir, Egypt-Saudi Arabia
Tiran and Sanafir are coastal ecosystem islands located in the fragile environment of the Red Sea. The importance of the islands has always been bordering security for Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In the last decad...
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Industrial contaminations and water resources degradation assessment in coastal city of Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
Following the industrial revolution that has begun in the eighteenth century, water degradation (one of the serious environmental degradation problems) has become an international concern that puts pressure on...
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Spatiotemporal analysis of the annual rainfall in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: predictions to 2030 with different confidence levels
Predictions of future water resources are essential for the strategic plans of any country especially in arid regions such as Saudi Arabia (SA). This paper presents a modeling study of the temporal annual rain...
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Microwave versus Optical Remote Sensing Data in Urban Footprint Map** of the Coastal City of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Urban dynamic temporal analysis is essential for the policymaker, natural resources management plan, decision-makers, and scientific purposes. Satisfactory urban management strategies depend on consistent plot...
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Impact of Hijlan Creek springs on water quality of the Euphrates River and the hydrochemical characterization of the contamination plumes
The aim of this work is to present the hydrochemical mechanisms describing the system of the Euphrates River before and after mixing with groundwater from the springs of Hijlan (western Iraq). Continuously, th...
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The Canadian versus the National Forest Fire Danger Rating Systems tested in Mediterranean forests fire Crete, Greece
The Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System (CFFDRS) and the National Forest Fire Danger Rating System (NFFDRS) were exercised under the Mediterranean forest type conditions of Crete Island, Greece in 2008–2...
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Time series analysis of remotely sensed water quality parameters in arid environments, Saudi Arabia
The monitoring of inland water resources in arid environments is an essential element due to their fragility. Reliable prediction of the water quality parameters helps to control and manage the water resources...
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A comparative study of the estimation methods for NRCS curve number of natural arid basins and the impact on flash flood predications
There are various methods to estimate the curve number (CN) for flood studies. In the ungauged basins, hydrologists rely on the use of an NRCS-CN table called (CNdesign). The CNdesign, in this study, is estimated...
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Insights of remote sensing data to surmount rainfall/runoff data limitations of the downstream catchment of Pineios River, Greece
Efficient rainfall/runoff data modeling necessitates field data availability. Remote and rough terrain areas restrict data collection that leads to less reliable simulated models. Consequently, complete geogra...
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Open AccessEvaluation of Optical Remote Sensing Data in Burned Areas Map** of Thasos Island, Greece
Forest fires are a common feature in the Mediterranean forests through the years, as a wide tract of forest fortune is lost because of the incendiary fires in the forests. The enormous damages caused by forest...
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Potential flood risk due to urbanization expansion in arid environments, Saudi Arabia
Urbanization of watersheds is known to increase the flood risk potentials. Since 1970, eastern Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, underwent rapid urbanization due to the high rate of population growth and the booming econo...
