Texas A&M University researchers have developed a more accurate method for tracking reservoir evaporation rates that will improve water planning and management.
Texas A&M University researchers have developed a more accurate method for tracking reservoir evaporation rates that will improve water planning and management.
Summer can be an extra challenging time for Texas’ 189 major water supply reservoirs. With temperatures consistently reaching 100 degrees or higher, reservoir evaporation rates see high increases.
Accurate evaporation rate estimates are crucial for water resource managers, as reservoirs play an essential role in our social and economic systems by supplying water for agricultural, municipal, and industrial consumption. Reservoirs are also critical for mitigating impacts from droughts and floods.
A recent study published in “Water Resources Research” highlights the efforts of Texas A&M University researchers Dr. Huilin Gao and Dr. Bingjie Zhao, with coauthors from multiple institutions, state, and federal agencies. The research team developed a more accurate method for estimating daily evaporation rates.
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