Eco-hydrological modelling of channel network dynamics—part 1: stochastic simulation of active stream expansion and retraction DOI Creative Commons
Nicola Durighetto, Leonardo Bertassello, Gianluca Botter

et al.

Royal Society Open Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(11)

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

Dynamic changes in the active portion of stream networks represent a phenomenon common to diverse climates and geologic settings. However, mechanistically describing these processes at relevant spatiotemporal scales without huge computational burdens remains challenging. Here, we present novel stochastic framework for effective simulation channel network dynamics capitalizing on concept 'hierarchical structuring temporary streams'-a general principle identify activation/deactivation order nodes. The allows long-term description event-based river configuration starting from widely available climatic data (mainly rainfall evapotranspiration). Our results indicate that climate strongly controls temporal variations length, influencing not only preferential channels but also speed retraction during drying. Moreover, observed that-while statistics wet length are mainly dictated by underlying conditions-the spatial patterns reaches size largest connected patch controlled correlation local persistency. proposed provides robust mathematical set-up analysing multi-faceted ecological legacies dynamics, as discussed companion paper.

Language: Английский

Probabilistic Description of Streamflow and Active Length Regimes in Rivers DOI Creative Commons
Nicola Durighetto,

Veronica Mariotto,

Francesca Zanetti

et al.

Water Resources Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 58(4)

Published: April 1, 2022

In spite of the prevalence temporary rivers over a wide range climatic conditions, they represent relatively understudied fraction global river network. Here, we exploit well-established hydrological model and derived distribution approach to develop coupled probabilistic description for dynamics catchment discharge corresponding active network length. Analytical expressions flow duration curve (FDC) stream length (SLDC) were used provide consistent classification streamflow regimes in rivers. Two distinct (persistent erratic) three different types (ephemeral, perennial, ephemeral de facto) identified depending on value two dimensionless parameters. These key parameters, which are related underlying fluctuations sensitivity changes (here quantified by scaling exponent b), originate seven behavioral classes characterized contrasting shapes SLDCs FDCs. The analytical was tested using data gathered study catchments located Italy USA, with satisfactory performances most cases. Our empirical results show existence structural relationship between regimes, is chiefly modulated b. proposed framework represents promising tool analysis streams.

Language: Английский

Citations

24

On the Relation Between Active Network Length and Catchment Discharge DOI
Nicola Durighetto, Gianluca Botter

Geophysical Research Letters, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 49(14)

Published: July 19, 2022

The ever-changing hydroclimatic conditions of the landscape induce ceaseless variations in wet channel length (

Language: Английский

Citations

21

Technical note: Analyzing river network dynamics and the active length–discharge relationship using water presence sensors DOI Creative Commons
Francesca Zanetti, Nicola Durighetto, Filippo Vingiani

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Hydrology and earth system sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 26(13), P. 3497 - 3516

Published: July 8, 2022

Abstract. Despite the importance of temporary streams for provision key ecosystem services, their experimental monitoring remains challenging because practical difficulties in performing accurate high-frequency surveys flowing portion river networks. In this study, about 30 electrical resistance (ER) sensors were deployed a high relief 2.6 km2 catchment Italian Alps to monitor spatio-temporal dynamics active network during 2 months late fall 2019. The setup ER was customized make them more flexible deployment field and under low flow conditions. Available data compared field-based estimates nodes' persistency (i.e., proxy probability observe water over given node) then used generate sequence maps representing reaches stream with sub-daily temporal resolution. This allowed proper estimate joint variations length (L) discharge (Q) entire study period. Our analysis revealed cross-correlation between statistics individual signals persistencies cross-sections where placed. observed spatial actively channels also highlighted diversity hydrological behavior distinct zones catchment, which attributed heterogeneity geology stream-bed composition. work emphasizes potential analyzing streams, discussing major limitations type technology emerging from specific application presented herein.

Language: Английский

Citations

14

Extending Active Network Length Versus Catchment Discharge Relations to Temporarily Dry Outlets DOI Creative Commons
Gianluca Botter, J. P. McNamara, Nicola Durighetto

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Water Resources Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract River networks are not steady blue lines drawn in a map, since they continuously change their shape and extent response to climatic drivers. Therefore, the flowing length of rivers ( L ) corresponding catchment‐scale streamflow Q sur co‐evolve dynamically. This paper analyzes relationship between wet channel river basin, formulating general analytical model that includes case temporarily dry outlets. In particular, framework relaxes common assumption when discharge at outlet tends zero upstream approaches zero. Different expressions for law derived cases (a) perennial outlet; (b) non‐perennial dries out only whole network is dry; (c) outlet, experiences surface flow less time than other nodes. all cases, controlled by distribution specific subsurface capacity along network. For outlets, however, relation might depend on an unknown shifting factor. Three real‐world examples presented demonstrate flexibility robustness theory. Our results indicate be empirically observable if significant fraction or some reaches experience longer gauging station. The study provides basis integrating empirical data gathered diverse sites.

Language: Английский

Citations

2

Eco-hydrological modelling of channel network dynamics—part 1: stochastic simulation of active stream expansion and retraction DOI Creative Commons
Nicola Durighetto, Leonardo Bertassello, Gianluca Botter

et al.

Royal Society Open Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(11)

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

Dynamic changes in the active portion of stream networks represent a phenomenon common to diverse climates and geologic settings. However, mechanistically describing these processes at relevant spatiotemporal scales without huge computational burdens remains challenging. Here, we present novel stochastic framework for effective simulation channel network dynamics capitalizing on concept 'hierarchical structuring temporary streams'-a general principle identify activation/deactivation order nodes. The allows long-term description event-based river configuration starting from widely available climatic data (mainly rainfall evapotranspiration). Our results indicate that climate strongly controls temporal variations length, influencing not only preferential channels but also speed retraction during drying. Moreover, observed that-while statistics wet length are mainly dictated by underlying conditions-the spatial patterns reaches size largest connected patch controlled correlation local persistency. proposed provides robust mathematical set-up analysing multi-faceted ecological legacies dynamics, as discussed companion paper.

Language: Английский

Citations

9