Earth observation data obtained from remote sensors must undergo radiometric calibration before use in quantitative applications. However, the large view angles of the panchromatic multispectral sensor (PMS) aboard the GF-4 satellite pose challenges for cross-calibration due to the effects of atmospheric radiation transfer and the bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF). To addre...

Infrastructure assessment and renewal have been in the center of attention worldwide. While the infrastructure is the foundation for economic growth, a large percentage of existing facilities are rapidly deteriorating due to age, outdated technology, and insufficient capacity for population growth. Prioritizing infrastructure facilities for repair purposes, the allocation of the limited funds, ...

In arid and semi-arid regions particularly vulnerable to climate change, optimizing the long-term operation of multi-purpose reservoirs is paramount. This study derived an optimum two-dimensional rule curve jointly operate parallel Mosul Dukan, Northern Iraq. A hybridized optimization technique combining conventional dynamic programming with shuffled complex evolution algorithm (SCE-UA) was dev...

: This paper presents an algorithm for solving the multi-objective reactive power dispatch problem in a power system. Modal analysis of the system is used for static voltage stability assessment. Loss minimization and maximization of voltage stability margin are taken as the objectives. Generator terminal voltages, reactive power generation of the capacitor banks and tap changing transformer se...

The Limpopo River basin (LRB) is known for its vulnerability to floods, high rates of evapotranspiration, and droughts that cause significant losses the local community. present study aimed perform simulations flood events occurring in two Mozambican sub-basins LRB, namely Chókwè Xai-Xai from 2000 2015 with TOPography-based hydrological MODEL (TOPMODEL) satellite remote sensing data. As input T...

Deterministic rainfall-runoff models require parameter calibration with the aim of matching the modeled streamflow record to an observed record as closely as possible. Much attention has been focused on automated methods of model calibration using meta-heuristics, such as genetic algorithms. In this study, two meta-heuristic algorithms were compared: the shuffled complex evolution (SCE) algorit...

Groundwater has been extensively exploited in the North China Plain (NCP) since 1970s, leading to various environmental issues. Numerous studies have utilized Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellite data analyze changes groundwater storage NCP provide valuable insights. However, low spatial resolution of GRACE posed challenges for its widespread application, there limited focu...