Comparing three approaches of evapotranspiration estimation in mixed urban vegetation; field-based, remote sensing-based and observational-based methods
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Abstract
Despite being the driest inhabited continent, Australia has one of the highest per capita water consumptions in the world. In addition, instead of having fit-for-purpose water supplies (using different qualities of water for different applications), highly treated drinking water is used for nearly all of Australia’s urban water supply needs, including landscape irrigation. The water requirement of urban landscapes, and particularly urban parklands, is of growing concern. The estimation of ET and subsequently plant water requirements in urban vegetation needs to consider the heterogeneity of plants, soils, water and climate characteristics. Accurate estimation of evapotranspiration (ET), which is the main component of a plant’s water requirement, in urban parks is highly desirable because this water maintains the health of green infrastructure and this in turn provides essential ecosystem services. This research contributes to a broader effort to establish sustainable irrigation practices within the Adelaide Parklands in Adelaide, South Australia.
Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Comparing three approaches of evapotranspiration estimation in mixed urban vegetation; field-based, remote sensing-based and observational-based methods |
Series title | Remote Sensing |
DOI | 10.3390/rs8060492 |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 6 |
Year Published | 2016 |
Language | English |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Contributing office(s) | Southwest Biological Science Center |
Description | Article 492; 15 p. |
Online Only (Y/N) | N |
Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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