Monitoring Lake Level Changes in Bosten Lake from 2003-2021 based on Multi-source Satellite Altimetry Data
https://doi.org/10.36777/jag2023.2.2.2
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https://doi.org/10.36777/jag2023.2.2.2Keywords:
CryoSat- 2, ICESat, ICESat- 2, Satellite altimetry, Water levelAbstract
The investigation of freshwater lake water-resource dynamics in arid regions is crucial for understanding regional lake responses to climate change, particularly given the ecological and socioeconomic value of these scarce water resources. This study addresses the limitations of conventional water-level monitoring and the practical need for long-term monitoring of water-level changes in Lake Bosten, located in the arid and semi-arid region of China. We integrated ICESat, ICESat-2, and CryoSat-2 satellite altimetry with Landsat 8-OLI optical remote-sensing data to reconstruct lake-water-level dynamics from 2003 to 2022. Temporal variations in lake water level were analysed, and their responses to climate variability and human activities were assessed using temperature, precipitation, and human water-use data. Lake Bosten exhibited an overall decreasing–increasing pattern, comprising three declining and three rising periods. The intra-annual water-level variations showed a bimodal pattern, with greater fluctuations during wet periods than during dry periods. Validation against hydrological-station observations revealed significant positive linear relationships between satellite-derived and measured water levels, with correlation coefficients of 0.896 and 0.934 (P < 0.01), demonstrating the high accuracy of the satellite-derived water levels. The observed lake dynamics were driven by the combined effects of climate variability, hydrological processes, and human activities. Although climate variability showed a relatively weak relationship with lake volume, human activities exerted a stronger influence on lake dynamics. These findings demonstrate the potential of multi-mission satellite altimetry for long-term monitoring of lake water levels and provide valuable insights into lake responses to climate and environmental change in arid and semi-arid regions.
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