Analysis of Rainfall Variability and Water Extent of Selected Hydropower Reservoir Using Google Earth Engine (GEE): A Case Study from Two Tropical Countries, Sri Lanka and Vietnam

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2310.05682v2
• Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:28:40 GMT
• Title: Analysis of Rainfall Variability and Water Extent of Selected Hydropower Reservoir Using Google Earth Engine (GEE): A Case Study from Two Tropical Countries, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
• Authors: Punsisi Rajakaruna, Surajit Ghosh, Bunyod Holmatov
• Abstract summary: This study presents a comprehensive remote sensing analysis of rainfall patterns and selected hydropower reservoir water extent in Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The average annual rainfall for both countries is determined, andtemporal variations in monthly average rainfall are examined. The results indicate a clear relationship between rainfall patterns and reservoir water extent, with increased precipitation during the monsoon season leading to higher water extents in the later months.
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• Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive remote sensing analysis of rainfall patterns and selected hydropower reservoir water extent in two tropical monsoon countries, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The aim is to understand the relationship between remotely sensed rainfall data and the dynamic changes (monthly) in reservoir water extent. The analysis utilizes high-resolution optical imagery and Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data to observe and monitor water bodies during different weather conditions, especially during the monsoon season. The average annual rainfall for both countries is determined, and spatiotemporal variations in monthly average rainfall are examined at regional and reservoir basin levels using the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station (CHIRPS) dataset from 1981 to 2022. Water extents are derived for selected reservoirs using Sentinel-1 SAR Ground Range Detected (GRD) images in Vietnam and Sri Lanka from 2017 to 2022. The images are pre-processed and corrected using terrain correction and refined Lee filter. An automated thresholding algorithm, OTSU, distinguishes water and land, taking advantage of both VV and VH polarization data. The connected pixel count threshold is applied to enhance result accuracy. The results indicate a clear relationship between rainfall patterns and reservoir water extent, with increased precipitation during the monsoon season leading to higher water extents in the later months. This study contributes to understanding how rainfall variability impacts reservoir water resources in tropical monsoon regions. The preliminary findings can inform water resource management strategies and support these countries' decision-making processes related to hydropower generation, flood management, and irrigation.

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