Evaluation of the ISBA-TRIP continental hydrologic system over the Niger basin using in situ and satellite derived datasets

During the 1970s and 1980s, West Africa has faced extreme climate variations with extended drought conditions. Of particular importance is the Niger basin, since it traverses a large part of the Sahel and is thus a critical source of water for an ever-increasing local population in this semi arid re...

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Main Authors: V. Pedinotti, A. Boone, B. Decharme, J. F. Crétaux, N. Mognard, G. Panthou, F. Papa, B. A. Tanimoun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-06-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/16/1745/2012/hess-16-1745-2012.pdf