A Satellite-Based Tool for Mapping Evaporation in Inland Water Bodies: Formulation, Application, and Operational Aspects
With the increase of evaporation projected for water bodies worldwide, there is a growing need for flexible and low data-demanding tools enabling the monitoring and management of water resources.This study presents a simple satellite-based tool named LakeVap specifically designed for mapping evaporation from lakes and reservoirs.LakeVap requires a