Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 31, 2023
Abstract
In
many
regions,
there
is
no
long-term
discharge
data
which
do
not
include
any
gaps.
this
work,
we
have
tried
to
overcome
these
limitations
with
the
use
of
gridded
precipitation
datasets
and
data-driven
modeling.
To
end,
Multilayer
Perceptron
Neural
Network
(MLPNN),
as
a
Rainfall-Runoff
(R-R)
model
was
taken
into
account
simulate
Karkheh
basin
in
Iran.
Precipitation
extracted
from
Asian
Precipitation-Highly
Resolved
Observational
Data
Integration
Toward
Evaluation
(APHRODITE),
Global
Climatology
Center
(GPCC)
Climatic
Research
Unit
(CRU)
datasets.
MLPNN
training
implemented
using
Levenberg-Marquardt
(LM)
algorithm
Non-dominated
Sorting
Genetic
Algorithm-II
(NSGA-II).
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA)
Singular
Value
Decomposition
(SVD)
were
used
pre-process
input
for
well.
Two
scenarios
considered
R-R
Scenario1
(S1),
calibrated
via
situ
dataset
testing
phase.
Scenario
2
(S2),
examined
separately
based
on
each
dataset.
The
results
showed
that
S1,
APHRODITE
outperformed
other
two
All
functions
improved
S2.
sum
up,
best
performance
APHRODITE,
GPCC,
CRU
related
hybrid
applications
S2-PCA-NSGA-II,
S2-SVD-NSGA-II,
respectively.
Our
indicate
that,
main
error
found
bias
will
be
disappeared
automatically
when
datasets,
suggesting
correction
or
re-calibration
existing
models
are
required.
illustrate
high
potential
runoff
simulation
filling
gaps
existed
observed
data.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. e28433 - e28433
Published: March 21, 2024
Global
warming
induces
spatially
heterogeneous
changes
in
precipitation
patterns,
highlighting
the
need
to
assess
these
at
regional
scales.
This
assessment
is
particularly
critical
for
Afghanistan,
where
agriculture
serves
as
primary
livelihood
population.
New
global
climate
model
(GCM)
simulations
have
recently
been
released
established
shared
socioeconomic
pathways
(SSPs).
requires
evaluating
projected
under
new
scenarios
and
subsequent
policy
updates.
research
employed
six
GCMs
from
CMIP6
project
spatial
temporal
across
Afghanistan
all
SSPs,
including
SSP1-1.9,
SSP1-2.6,
SSP2-4.5,
SSP3-7.0,
SSP5-8.5.
The
were
bias-corrected
using
Precipitation
Climatological
Center's
(GPCC)
monthly
gridded
data
with
a
1.0°
resolution.
Subsequently,
change
factor
was
calculated
both
near
future
(2020-2059)
distant
(2060-2099).
projections'
multi-model
ensemble
(MME)
revealed
increased
most
of
SSPs
higher
emissions
scenarios.
showed
substantial
increase
summer
around
50%,
SSP1-1.9
southwestern
region,
while
decline
over
50%
northwestern
region
until
2100.
annual
northwest
up
15%
SSP1-2.6.
SSP2-4.5
20%
certain
eastern
regions
far
future.
Furthermore,
rise
approximately
SSP3-7.0
expected
central
western
However,
it
crucial
note
that
exhibit
considerable
uncertainty
among
different
GCMs.
Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 48 - 48
Published: April 4, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
challenge
of
utilizing
incomplete
long-term
discharge
data
when
using
gridded
precipitation
datasets
and
data-driven
modeling
in
Iran’s
Karkheh
basin.
The
Multilayer
Perceptron
Neural
Network
(MLPNN),
a
rainfall-runoff
(R-R)
model,
was
applied,
leveraging
from
Asian
Precipitation—Highly
Resolved
Observational
Data
Integration
Toward
Evaluation
(APHRODITE),
Global
Precipitation
Climatology
Center
(GPCC),
Climatic
Research
Unit
(CRU).
MLPNN
trained
Levenberg–Marquardt
algorithm
optimized
with
Non-dominated
Sorting
Genetic
Algorithm-II
(NSGA-II).
Input
were
pre-processed
through
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
singular
value
decomposition
(SVD).
explored
two
scenarios:
Scenario
1
(S1)
used
situ
for
calibration
dataset
testing,
while
2
(S2)
involved
separate
calibrations
tests
each
dataset.
findings
reveal
that
APHRODITE
outperformed
S1,
all
showing
improved
results
S2.
best
achieved
hybrid
applications
S2-PCA-NSGA-II
S2-SVD-NSGA-II
GPCC
CRU.
concludes
datasets,
properly
calibrated,
significantly
enhance
runoff
simulation
accuracy,
highlighting
importance
bias
correction
modeling.
It
is
important
to
emphasize
this
approach
may
not
be
suitable
situations
where
catchment
undergoing
significant
changes,
whether
due
development
interventions
or
impacts
anthropogenic
climate
change.
limitation
highlights
need
dynamic
approaches
can
adapt
changing
conditions.
Weather and Climate Extremes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45, P. 100711 - 100711
Published: July 30, 2024
In
the
present
study
two
extreme
events
that
occurred
in
East
Coast
of
Northeast
Brazil
(ENEB)
during
2022
and
2023
were
evaluated.
These
are
becoming
increasingly
frequent
all
regions
Brazil,
associated
with
significant
material
human
losses,
emphasizing
significance
a
deeper
comprehension
these
events.
ERA5
global
reanalysis
data,
GOES-16
satellite
imagery
pluviometric
stations
used
for
analysis.
Model
simulations
also
conducted
using
Prediction
Across
Scales
(MPAS)
variable
resolution
(60–3
km).
Both
corresponded
to
Easterly
Wave
Disturbances
(EWDs)
under
opposite
large-scale
conditions
ENSO
cycle,
since
could
be
responsible
losses.
Thus,
an
emphasis
was
given
characterize
synoptic
conditions.
analyzed
cases
along
ENEB,
specifically
over
Alagoas
state.
The
trough
axis
penetrating
studied
area
observed
on
both
examined
dates,
very
characteristic
relative
vorticity
this
tropical
disturbance.
general,
moisture
convergence
resulted
from
high
flow
prevailing
region
combined
upward
movements
caused
by
at
low
levels,
which
local
factors
such
as
topography,
contributed
increase
rainfall
cases.
MPAS
showed
excellent
spatial
representation
when
compared
station
highlighting
intense
precipitation
parts
Alagoas.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
891, P. 164487 - 164487
Published: May 30, 2023
Coral
reefs
are
habitats
with
high
animal
and
mineral
diversity
subject
to
both
climate
change
anthropogenic
impacts.
This
article
presents
novel
relevant
data
on
the
Seixas
coral
reef
environment's
geological,
sedimentological,
mineralogical,
biotic
aspects
in
Paraíba
State,
northeastern
Brazil.
The
aim
of
this
study
is
evaluate
processes
formation
species
urban
coastal
environments
Brazil
using
a
multi-proxy
approach.
Materials
methods
employed
analyze
abiotic
include
(a)
bathymetric
survey,
(b)
collection
granulometric
data,
(c)
geological
stratigraphic
determination,
(d)
identification
species.
Mineralogical
slide
results
reveal
that
Reef
recent
biogenic
coral-algal
carbonate
associated
coastline
evolution,
sedimentation,
changes
occurred
alongside
sea-level
rise
(Holocene-Quaternary
period).
indicate
benthic
organism
settlement
consolidated
arenite
base,
fauna
undergoing
continuous
succession
processes.
It
can
be
concluded
highly
vulnerable
due
material
its
comprises
subsectors
(fore
reef)
others
low
(reef
top),
which
affected
by
natural
factors.
Studies
nature
contribute
understanding
evolution
reefs,
as
their
proximity
continent
makes
them
more
vulnerable,
they
experience
direct
physical
impacts
from
fishing
tourist
activities.
International Journal of Climatology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
ABSTRACT
Analysing
spatial
and
temporal
variability
in
climate
is
not
just
an
academic
exercise;
it
also
crucial
for
identifying
hydrological
trends,
assessing
change,
understanding
the
environmental
vulnerability
of
a
region.
These
analyses
help
projecting
future
water
availability
susceptibility
to
desertification.
The
Northeast
Brazil
(NEB),
characterised
by
prolonged
droughts
intense
rainfall
events,
could
greatly
benefit
from
such
research.
In
Sergipe,
smallest
state
NEB,
some
studies
have
revealed
trends
indicating
decrease
annual
increasing
extremes
maximum
minimum
temperatures,
accompanied
signs
change
arid
zones.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
evaluate
precipitation
(
P
),
evapotranspiration
(ETo),
aridity
index
(AI)
Sergipe's
watersheds,
as
well
assess
changes
their
distribution
across
territory.
results
showed
that,
over
past
six
decades,
Sergipe
did
exhibit
statistically
significant
tendencies
variables:
total
precipitation,
wettest
quarter
(WQT),
driest
(DQT).
However,
analysis
dynamics
these
variables.
Five
watersheds
presented
increase
ETo
annually
during
DQT.
Spatially,
expansion
occurred
areas
highly
susceptible
desertification,
particularly
São
Francisco
watershed
at
headwaters
Piauí
Real
rivers.
findings
suggest
trend
decreasing
region,
emphasising
need
immediate
policy
intervention
mitigate
risks
damage
caused
droughts.
Meteorological Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
32(3)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
study
investigated
how
the
extreme
rainfall
event
over
eastern
Northeast
Brazil
(ENEB),
occurring
at
end
of
May
2022,
was
induced
dynamically
using
observational
and
reanalysis
data.
On
a
monthly
time
scale,
wet‐spell
condition
found
ENEB
region
in
indicated
by
enhanced
onshore‐ward
moisture
flux
widely
spreading
positive
precipitation
anomaly.
At
shorter
experienced
continually
intense
rainy
days
from
21st
to
28th
peaking
on
28th.
Focusing
most
28th,
shallow
vortex
disturbance
tropical
easterly
wave
can
be
responsible
for
this
event.
is
initiated
south
Atlantic
adjacent
region,
we
suggest
that
strong
zonal
wind
shear
zone
associated
with
synoptic‐scale
high‐pressure
system
generates
as
barotropic
instability.
Even
though
center
did
not
make
landfall
part
band
elongated
along
coastal
line
vorticity
convergence
intensify
drastically
region.
Reinforced
fluid
deformation
indicates
extension
intensification
band.
The
enhancement
vorticity,
convergence,
interactive,
sea‐land
contrast
may
cause
enhancements
due
surface
change.
provides
new
dynamical
insight
into