Observation and Modeling of Evapotranspiration

Dear Colleagues,

Evapotranspiration (ET) is a crucial process involved in the exchange of water and energy in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, pedosphere and biosphere, and it is also an important link between ecological processes and hydrological processes. Therefore, establishing effective ET observation methods and developing more accurate ET models are of great significance for studying the temporal and spatial distribution of ET in the terrestrial surface system, demonstrating the process of ET and the mechanism of different ecosystems, and understanding the evolution characteristics of the water cycle and its climate, resources and environmental effects within the context of climate change and intensified human activities.

The main objective of this Special Issue is to contribute to our understanding of ET processes and their role in the interactions among the different spheres of earth. Papers that present science-based knowledge, novel ideas/approaches and solutions in ET observation and modelling are welcome. Original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and model studies related to the observation and modelling of ET are welcome. Example topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• New observation instruments or algorithms to improve the ET observation accuracy;
• Development of ET inversion based on satellite remote sensing;
• Evaluation of ET simulations among the different hydrological/ecological models;
• Data assimilation/parameter optimization to improve ET simulation accuracy;
• Machine learning fusion to improve ET estimation.

We very much look forward to your submissions.

Dr. Zhenhua Di
Dr. Qian Ma
Dr. Yunjun Yao
Dr. Heng Wang
Guest Editors

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• observation algorithm
• satellite inversion
• evapotranspiration simulation
• data assimilation
• parameter optimization
• machine learning fusion