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How the combination between in-situ and satellite monitoring of water can provide effective tools and services for basin managers?
How the resilience and sustainable management of water resources can be improved?
Last April, INBO organised the webinar « From ground to orbit: combining in-situ and satellite monitoring of water to improve basin management », with CNES, World Meteorological Organization, NASA and INRAE.
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need to combine traditional in-situ monitoring networks with cutting-edge satellite-based Earth observation technologies. Accurate, timely, and comprehensive data is the cornerstone of informed decision-making, enabling stakeholders to monitor water availability, predict risks, and implement adaptive strategies.
In-situ monitoring provides precise, localized data, while satellites offer unparalleled spatial coverage and the ability to monitor remote or inaccessible areas. Together, these tools create a powerful synergy, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of water resource assessments.
This integration is particularly critical for initiatives such as the CNES SWOT Program (Surface Water and Ocean Topography), which aims to provide global measurements of surface water levels and dynamics, revolutionizing our understanding of freshwater systems.
Collaborative efforts like the INBO & WMO Task Force on Satellite Monitoring and the One Water Vision Initiative, underscore the global commitment to leveraging these technologies for sustainable water management.
During almost 2 hours, several high level speakers talked about these new technologies and how it can contribute to a better basin management.