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  • Hydrology and Water Resources Management
  • Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis
  • Climate Change Impact Assessment

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  • Accurate rainfall data is crucial for watershed modeling and flowrate prediction.
  • Existing ground-based rainfall measurements often lack the necessary spatial and temporal resolution.
  • Climate change necessitates improved methods for assessing rainfall variability and its impact on water resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate adjusted radar rainfall estimates as a viable alternative input for watershed modeling.
  • To improve the accuracy of flowrate simulations in sub-catchments and entire watersheds.
  • To provide a method for obtaining reliable rainfall data in data-scarce regions.

Main Methods:

  • Statistical analysis of ground rainfall measurements (10 km grid) versus radar rainfall estimates (2 km grid).
  • Calibration of initial radar rainfall estimates using ground-truth data.
  • Application of adjusted radar rainfall estimates and ground rainfall measurements in the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model.
  • Comparison of simulation results using different rainfall data inputs.

Main Results:

  • Adjusted radar rainfall estimates demonstrated high accuracy when compared to ground measurements (NSE > 0.92).
  • The use of adjusted radar rainfall estimates significantly improved flowrate simulation accuracy for both tributary and entire watershed outlets (NSE improvements of 0.33-0.48 and 0.19-0.55, respectively).
  • Radar image processing with simple equations enhanced the reliability of rainfall data.

Conclusions:

  • Adjusted radar rainfall estimates are a valuable and accurate alternative input for watershed modeling.
  • The proposed methodology enhances the prediction of flowrate variations and flood disaster risks.
  • This approach is particularly beneficial for regions with limited rainfall measurement infrastructure, aiding in disaster preparedness.