Survey on digital twins for natural environments: A communication network perspective
Internet of Things,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 101070 - 101070
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
In
the
last
decade
or
so,
digital
twins
have
emerged
as
a
disruptive
technology
opening
doors
for
innovation
and
modernization.
A
twin
is
defined
an
accurate
virtual
model
reflecting
state
of
physical
asset.
With
their
futuristic
applications,
already
revolutionized
several
industrial
sectors
including
product
life
cycle
management,
smart
cities,
healthcare
aerospace.
More
recently,
researchers
started
creating
natural
environments.
Virtual
models
are
developed
to
understand,
manage
protect
these
ecosystems
which
huge
potential
in
resisting
global
decline
face
environmental
crisis.
Therefore,
this
article
surveys
state-of-the-art
research
that
available
area
environments
from
networking
perspective.
comprehensive
background
on
topic
presented
along
with
systematic
literature
survey.
Based
survey,
set
open
issues
identified
discussed
enhancing
future
work
field.
Language: Английский
Plants and river morphodynamics: The emergence of fluvial biogeomorphology
River Research and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(6), P. 887 - 942
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
In
this
article,
we
track
the
evolution
of
fluvial
biogeomorphology
from
middle
20th
century
to
present.
We
consider
emergence
as
an
interdisciplinary
research
area
that
integrates
knowledge
drawn
primarily
geomorphology
and
plant
ecology,
but
with
inputs
hydrology
landscape
ecology.
start
by
assembling
evidence
for
field
a
keyword
search
Web
Science
detailed
analysis
papers
published
in
two
scientific
journals:
journal—Earth
Surface
Processes
Landforms;
multidisciplinary
river
science
journal—River
Research
Applications.
Based
on
evidence,
identify
three
distinct
time
periods
development
biogeomorphology:
‘early
years’
before
1990;
transitional
decade
1990s;
period
rapid
expansion
diversification
themes,
methods
investigation
scales
since
2000.
Because
literature
is
vast,
can
only
summarize
developments
each
these
periods,
refer
recent
in‐depth
reviews
conceptual
perspectives
relevant
topics.
Thus,
rather
than
full
deep
review,
present
annotated
bibliographic
overview
biogeomorphology,
whereby
text
describes
broad
trends
supported
tables
citations
deliver
greater
detail.
end
brief
consideration
likely
future
developments.
Language: Английский
Handheld lidar as a tool for characterizing wood‐rich river corridors
River Research and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(3), P. 353 - 364
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Abstract
Wood
accumulations
influence
geomorphic,
hydraulic,
and
ecologic
functions
within
a
river
corridor,
but
characterizing
these
presents
challenges
across
range
of
field
remote
sensing
methodologies.
We
evaluate
the
ability
handheld
lidar
scanners,
specifically
lidar‐scanning
capabilities
fourth‐generation
iPad
Pro,
to
collect
three‐dimensional
wood
accumulation
data,
which
can
be
used
inform
measurements
volume,
porosity,
complexity,
roughness.
discuss
potential
limitations
this
novel
methodology
for
research
management.
found
that
cost‐effective
input
data‐processing
workflows
dimensions
cannot
as
easily
replicate
including
(1)
user‐friendly
means
data
collection
visualization;
(2)
accurate
comparisons
volume
over
time;
(3)
integration
into
measure
porosity
parameters;
(4)
use
in
informing
hydraulic
morphodynamic
models.
Consideration
study
area
constraints
intended
scans
are
prerequisites
using
an
effective
tool.
identified
some
specific
scanners
wood‐rich
corridors,
perform
poorly
when
is
under
water
or
surrounded
by
dense
vegetation;
require
physical
access
areas
interest
at
distances
less
than
5
m;
need
manually
georeferenced;
manual
any
dimensional
still
have
associated
user
time
error.
Handheld
scientific
tool
rapidly
developing
there
substantial
room
expansion
applications,
utilization,
advances
Language: Английский
Evaluating the Potential to Quantify Salmon Habitat via UAS‐Based Particle Image Velocimetry
Water Resources Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
61(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Continuous,
high‐resolution
data
for
characterizing
freshwater
habitat
conditions
can
support
successful
management
of
endangered
salmonids.
Uncrewed
aircraft
systems
(UAS)
make
acquiring
such
fine‐scale
along
river
channels
more
feasible,
but
workflows
quantifying
reach‐scale
salmon
habitats
are
lacking.
We
evaluated
the
potential
UAS‐based
mapping
hydraulic
using
spectrally
based
depth
retrieval
and
particle
image
velocimetry
(PIV)
by
comparing
these
methods
to
a
well‐established
flow
modeling
approach.
Our
results
indicated
that
estimates
water
depth,
depth‐averaged
velocity,
direction
derived
via
remote
sensing
techniques
were
comparable
in
good
agreement
with
field
measurements.
Predictions
spring‐run
Chinook
(
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha
)
juvenile
rearing
produced
from
PIV
model
output
similar,
small
errors
relative
direct
observations.
Estimates
heterogeneity
on
kinetic
energy
gradients
generally
consistent
between
modeling,
measurements
larger.
sensitive
velocity
index
used
convert
surface
velocities
velocities.
Sun
glint
precluded
analysis
margins
some
images
large
degree
overlap
frames
was
thus
required
obtain
continuous
coverage
reach.
Similarly,
shadows
cast
riparian
vegetation
caused
gaps
bathymetric
maps.
Despite
limitations,
our
suggest
sites
sufficient
texture,
provide
detailed
information
at
reach
scale,
accuracies
traditional
multidimensional
modeling.
Language: Английский
Impact of Lateral Gap on Flow Distribution, Backwater Rise, and Turbulence Generated by a Logjam
Water Resources Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Abstract
Logjams
may
form
at
natural
obstructions
and
are
also
used
as
nature‐based
solutions
for
river
restoration
flood
management.
Previous
research
has
described
backwater
rise
due
to
logjams
that
span
the
full
channel
cross‐section
with
a
gap
between
lower
edge
of
logjam
bed.
fill
depth,
but
not
its
width,
leaving
lateral
bank,
common
formations
focus
this
study.
The
flow
distribution
gap,
rise,
wake
turbulence
key
factors
in
determining
ecologic
risk
impact
logjam.
Specifically,
relative
channel‐spanning
logjam,
introduction
can
reduce
increase
potential
trapping
particles,
such
nutrients
or
microplastics,
within
region,
promote
erosion
gap.
choice
widths
be
maximize
habitat
diversity
rivers,
while
reducing
risk.
We
present
experimental
results
demonstrating
predicted
by
assuming
equal
resistance
through
sections.
Further,
we
show
determined
from
discharge
using
momentum
balance
developed
logjams.
Finally,
generated
jam
was
observed
directly
downstream
and,
densities
considered,
increased
density.
Language: Английский
Employing novel wireless agricultural sensors for real‐time monitoring of fluvial bank erosion
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
48(13), P. 2480 - 2499
Published: June 2, 2023
Abstract
Bank
erosion
impacts
sediment
transport
and
river
morphology,
both
important
processes
for
managers.
Some
factors,
such
as
timing
causes
of
bank
erosion,
are
difficult
to
assess
with
established
techniques.
We
explore
the
capability
smart
sensors,
actually
developed
agricultural
sector,
measure
soil
moisture
temperature
well
movement
in
real
time
on
banks
northern
rivers
different
geographical,
climatological
landscape
settings.
Soil
its
were
easy
identify
from
measurements,
many
cases,
reason
onset
could
be
inferred.
The
sensors
automatically
upload
data
a
high
temporal
resolution
long
period
time,
while
only
minimally
disturbing
itself.
However,
sensor
approach
has
low
spatial
(point
measurements),
therefore,
complementing
measurements
approaches
resolution,
spatially
continuous
digital
elevation
models
differencing
techniques
or
seismic
is
advised.
Overall,
measurement
using
new
several
unique
advantages
disadvantages
can
good
tool
monitoring
lead
insights.
Language: Английский