Spatial Altimetry and Continental Waters

Abstract: Continental waters have a major impact on life on Earth as well as domestic, industrial and agricultural needs, but they also play an important role in climate variability. Nearly 73% of the worldwide demand for water is met by surface reservoirs (rivers, lakes and artificial reservoirs) and 19% is met by underground reservoirs. The rest is provided either through the treatment of wastewater or the desalination of seawater. From a societal point of view, it is highly important to estimate the changes which affect the continental water cycle. Being able to describe it in even greater detail makes it possible to make more accurate climate predictions and to refine the way in which the planet’s water supply is controlled.

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