Applications and challenges of GRACE and GRACE follow-on satellite gravimetry
Time-variable gravity measurements from the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment
(GRACE) and GRACE Follow-On (GRACE-FO) missions have opened up a new avenue of …
(GRACE) and GRACE Follow-On (GRACE-FO) missions have opened up a new avenue of …
A global-scale dataset of direct natural groundwater recharge rates: A review of variables, processes and relationships
Groundwater recharge indicates the existence of renewable groundwater resources and is
therefore an important component in sustainability studies. However, recharge is also one of …
therefore an important component in sustainability studies. However, recharge is also one of …
Map** groundwater recharge in Africa from ground observations and implications for water security
Groundwater forms the basis of water supplies across much of Africa and its development is
rising as demand for secure water increases. Recharge rates are a key component for …
rising as demand for secure water increases. Recharge rates are a key component for …
Linkages between GRACE water storage, hydrologic extremes, and climate teleconnections in major African aquifers
Water resources management is a critical issue in Africa where many regions are subjected
to sequential droughts and floods. The objective of our work was to assess spatiotemporal …
to sequential droughts and floods. The objective of our work was to assess spatiotemporal …
A new modelling framework to assess changes in groundwater level
Abstract Study region The Southern African region consists of ten countries including,
Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa …
Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa …
Hydrological modelling and climate adaptation under changing climate: a review with a focus in Sub-Saharan Africa
Empirical evidence continues to show that climate change remains a threat to the stability of
the hydrologic system. As the climate system interacts with the hydrologic cycle, one …
the hydrologic system. As the climate system interacts with the hydrologic cycle, one …
On the use of satellite remote sensing to detect floods and droughts at large scales
Hydrological extremes, in particular floods and droughts, impact all regions across planet
Earth. They are mainly controlled by the temporal evolution of key hydrological variables like …
Earth. They are mainly controlled by the temporal evolution of key hydrological variables like …
Sustained water storage in Horn of Africa drylands dominated by seasonal rainfall extremes
Rural communities in the Horn of Africa Drylands (HADs) are increasingly vulnerable to multi‐
season droughts due to the strong dependence of livelihoods on seasonal rainfall. We …
season droughts due to the strong dependence of livelihoods on seasonal rainfall. We …
Seasonal and decadal groundwater changes in African sedimentary aquifers estimated using GRACE products and LSMs
Increased groundwater abstraction is important to the economic development of Africa and
to achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. However, there is little …
to achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. However, there is little …
Groundwater and resilience to drought in the Ethiopian highlands
During drought, groundwater is often relied on to provide secure drinking water, particularly
in rural Africa where other options are limited. However, the technology chosen to access …
in rural Africa where other options are limited. However, the technology chosen to access …