Pub Date : 2026-02-04DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106883
Mahsa Hajihosseinlou, Abbas Maghsoudi, Reza Ghezelbash
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Pub Date : 2026-01-29DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106884
Akbar Rahmati Ziveh, Mijael Rodrigo Vargas Godoy, Vishal Thakur, Johanna R. Thomson, Martin Hanel, Yannis Markonis
{"title":"evapoRe: An R-based application for exploratory data analysis of evapotranspiration","authors":"Akbar Rahmati Ziveh, Mijael Rodrigo Vargas Godoy, Vishal Thakur, Johanna R. Thomson, Martin Hanel, Yannis Markonis","doi":"10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106884","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106884","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":310,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Modelling & Software","volume":"150 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146072498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106897
Jorge Saavedra-Garrido, Jorge Arevalo, Luis De La Fuente, Aldo Tapia, Christopher Paredes-Arroyo, Ana Maria Cordova, Daira Velandia, Pablo Álvarez, Héctor Reyes-Serrano, Rodrigo Salas
{"title":"Regional vs local LSTM models for short-term streamflow forecasting under operational constraints","authors":"Jorge Saavedra-Garrido, Jorge Arevalo, Luis De La Fuente, Aldo Tapia, Christopher Paredes-Arroyo, Ana Maria Cordova, Daira Velandia, Pablo Álvarez, Héctor Reyes-Serrano, Rodrigo Salas","doi":"10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106897","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":310,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Modelling & Software","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146072501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106899
SangHyun Lee, Taeil Jang
Accurate and scalable water level forecasting is essential for effective water resources management, particularly in regions with limited long-term records. We present a clustering-based framework for one- and three-day-ahead water level prediction in the Saemangeum Watershed, South Korea. Twenty-five monitoring stations were grouped into six hydrologically similar clusters using k-means clustering with wavelet-entropy features. Within each cluster, multilayer perceptron (MLP) models were trained using two strategies: (1) training only at the centroid station and (2) training at the station with the longest record in each cluster. The longest-record strategy showed strong agreement with observations, achieving mean Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency and root-mean-square error values of 0.97 and 0.06 for one-day-ahead forecasts, and 0.83 and 0.14 for three-day-ahead forecasts across all stations. By training one MLP per cluster and transferring it to all member stations, the framework reduces computational cost and provides a practical solution for large-scale water level forecasting in data-scarce environments.
{"title":"Advancing water level prediction using clustering-based machine learning techniques in data-scarce regions","authors":"SangHyun Lee, Taeil Jang","doi":"10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106899","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106899","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate and scalable water level forecasting is essential for effective water resources management, particularly in regions with limited long-term records. We present a clustering-based framework for one- and three-day-ahead water level prediction in the Saemangeum Watershed, South Korea. Twenty-five monitoring stations were grouped into six hydrologically similar clusters using k-means clustering with wavelet-entropy features. Within each cluster, multilayer perceptron (MLP) models were trained using two strategies: (1) training only at the centroid station and (2) training at the station with the longest record in each cluster. The longest-record strategy showed strong agreement with observations, achieving mean Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency and root-mean-square error values of 0.97 and 0.06 for one-day-ahead forecasts, and 0.83 and 0.14 for three-day-ahead forecasts across all stations. By training one MLP per cluster and transferring it to all member stations, the framework reduces computational cost and provides a practical solution for large-scale water level forecasting in data-scarce environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":310,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Modelling & Software","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 106899"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146071618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106898
Shikang Du , Siyu Chen , Jiaqi He , Yu Fu , Lulu Lian
Dust forecasting holds significant scientific and societal value. Traditional numerical weather prediction (NWP) models predict dust by solving differential equations that simulate the physicochemical processes of dust aerosols. However, uncertainties in initial and boundary conditions, coupled with the complexity of modeling dust processes, result in significant challenges in both accuracy and computational cost. In this study, we introduce DustReal, a Transformer-based short-range dust forecasting model that leverages deep learning for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. DustReal takes MERRA-2 reanalysis data as input to generate hourly forecasts of surface dust concentration (DUSMASS) and dust optical depth at 550 nm (DOD) over the next 24 h, with a spatial resolution of 0.5° × 0.625°. Evaluation on an independent test set from 2022 to 2023 demonstrates robust forecasting accuracy, with DustReal outperforming three operational NWP dust forecast systems in Asia and excelling at capturing the fine-scale spatiotemporal evolution of dust events. Our results highlight that DustReal can deliver high-quality dust forecasts at a fraction of the computational cost required by traditional NWP models. As a lightweight, deep learning-based short-range model, DustReal offers a practical solution for sectors such as aviation and solar energy, facilitating the development of operational dust forecasting systems.
{"title":"A Transformer-based neural network for global short-range dust forecasting","authors":"Shikang Du , Siyu Chen , Jiaqi He , Yu Fu , Lulu Lian","doi":"10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106898","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106898","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dust forecasting holds significant scientific and societal value. Traditional numerical weather prediction (NWP) models predict dust by solving differential equations that simulate the physicochemical processes of dust aerosols. However, uncertainties in initial and boundary conditions, coupled with the complexity of modeling dust processes, result in significant challenges in both accuracy and computational cost. In this study, we introduce DustReal, a Transformer-based short-range dust forecasting model that leverages deep learning for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. DustReal takes MERRA-2 reanalysis data as input to generate hourly forecasts of surface dust concentration (DUSMASS) and dust optical depth at 550 nm (DOD) over the next 24 h, with a spatial resolution of 0.5° × 0.625°. Evaluation on an independent test set from 2022 to 2023 demonstrates robust forecasting accuracy, with DustReal outperforming three operational NWP dust forecast systems in Asia and excelling at capturing the fine-scale spatiotemporal evolution of dust events. Our results highlight that DustReal can deliver high-quality dust forecasts at a fraction of the computational cost required by traditional NWP models. As a lightweight, deep learning-based short-range model, DustReal offers a practical solution for sectors such as aviation and solar energy, facilitating the development of operational dust forecasting systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":310,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Modelling & Software","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 106898"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146072500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-24DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106895
Wenyu Ouyang , Shuolong Xu , Yikai Chai , Laihong Zhuang , Zhihong Liu , Lei Ye , Xinzhuo Wu , Yong Peng , Chi Zhang
This study introduces a Python-based framework for constructing differentiable hydrological models with a modular design to streamline research workflows. The framework integrates five key modules: hydrodataset and hydrodatasource for data preprocessing, hydromodel and torchhydro for traditional and differentiable modeling, and HydroDHM for orchestrating integrated workflows. The data modules automate preparation of diverse datasets, including open-access and proprietary resources. Hydromodel supports process-based model calibration and evaluation, while torchhydro enables neural network integration for differentiable models. HydroDHM coordinates these components through a unified interface for configuring and executing end-to-end modeling pipelines. Case studies in CAMELS basins demonstrate that differentiable models achieve comparable streamflow simulation performance to traditional approaches. By decoupling data handling from model development and providing uv-installable (and pip-compatible) modules, the framework ensures reproducibility, scalability, and adaptability across diverse hydrological contexts.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-24DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106896
Hyunwoo Kang , Cameron E. Naficy , Kevin D. Bladon
The 2020 Labor Day fires in the Western Cascades of Oregon, USA, burned extensive forested areas, which altered hydrologic processes, water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and drinking water resources. Understanding wildfire severity effects on hydrologic processes is crucial for improved water resource management. Our study assessed wildfire severity impacts on hydrology using a modified calibration method for the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model. Calibration incorporated evapotranspiration and leaf area index to represent vegetation loss and hydrologic impacts. We also integrated a wildfire module to simulate fire effects on soil and vegetation parameters. This improved modeling approach effectively captured post-fire hydrologic behavior, especially increased high streamflows and reduced evapotranspiration, with greater changes linked to higher burn severity. These findings emphasize the importance of considering fire severity in hydrologic modeling, aiding proactive management and mitigation strategies to protect water supply and enhance ecosystem resilience in wildfire-prone regions.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-24DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2026.106893
Xifu Sun , Anthony Jakeman , Serena H. Hamilton , Volker Grimm , Randall J. Hunt , Sondoss El Sawah , Hsiao-Hsuan Wang , Barry Croke , Min Chen
Modeling plays a vital role in understanding and managing complex environmental systems, but its credibility and quality depend heavily on a comprehensive set of defensible model activities and practices, especially when the system of interest is plagued with uncertainties and conflicting stakeholder perspectives. This paper proposes a catalogue of Do's and Don'ts to guide modelers in addressing the many pertinent considerations through the whole modeling cycle. This practical tool provides advice on approaching modeling effectively through adhering to good modeling practice. It emphasizes model choices that align with the model purpose and context, and the justification and documentation of modeling decisions and assumptions. Managing uncertainty is a core consideration. The identification, assessment and reporting of these uncertainties is important across the entire modeling process, which spans problem framing, technical design, implementation and application phases. Such good practices are critical for transparency and reliability of the modeling.
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