Lake Victoria from Space and AI Perspective / by Joseph L. Awange.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Awange, Joseph L.

Series:

Chemistry and Materials Science Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental monitoring.

Physical geography.

Water.

Hydrology.

Climatology.

Refuse and refuse disposal.

Environmental Monitoring.

Earth System Sciences.

Climate Sciences.

Waste Management/Waste Technology.

Local Subjects:

Environmental Monitoring.

Earth System Sciences.

Water.

Climate Sciences.

Waste Management/Waste Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (537 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

This second edition showcases groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications that transform over 20 years of satellite observations from the GRACE and GRACE-FO missions into a comprehensive 50-year hydrological dataset for Africa’s Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). This innovative approach will unlock unprecedented understanding of critical water challenges that have bedevilled the lake basin due to data scarcity. The book unravels the mysterious 2018–2019 surge in lake water levels, the disruptive floating islands affecting hydropower and livelihoods, and the complex groundwater dynamics beneath the surface. By combining cutting-edge AI with remote sensing and socio-economic analysis, this interdisciplinary study will reveal how natural climate variability and human activities jointly influence water security, flood-drought cycles, agriculture, and regional economies. It offers actionable insights for climate scientists, water resource managers, engineers, and policymakers dedicated to Africa’s sustainable development. Praised by Professor C.K. Shum of The Ohio State University as “a transformative interdisciplinary study that redefines our understanding of Africa’s largest lake system,” this edition is essential for anyone seeking to harness technology for impactful environmental management and unlock the future of water resource management—where AI meets real-world solutions.

Contents:

Part I. Global and Lake Victoria’s Water Resources

Chapter 1. Global Freshwater Resources

Chapter 2. Lake Victoria’s Water Resources

Chapter 3. Challenges: Sustainability and Obsolete Treaties

Chapter 4. Lake Level: Dam Operations Versus Droughts

Part II. Remote Sensing Techniques

Chapter 5. Satellite Remote Sensing

Chapter 6. GNSS Reflectometry and Applications

Chapter 7. Improved Remotely Sensed Satellite Products

Part III. Sensing the Lake and Its Basin

Chapter 8. Physical Dynamics of the Lake: Is It Dying?

Chapter 9. Rapid 2002–2006 Fall: Anthropogenic Induced?

Chapter 10. Rapid 2002–2006 Fall: Climate Induced?

Chapter 11. Climate Change and Its Economic Implications

Chapter 12. Lake Victoria Basin: Droughts and Food Security

Chapter 13. Early Warning System: Is NDVI the Answer?.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-031-84736-9

9783031847363

OCLC:

1565459528