A Comprehensive Review of Deep Learning Applications in Hydrology and Water Resources

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Authors

Muhammed Sit , Bekir Zahit Demiray, Zhongrun Xiang, Gregory James Ewing , Yusuf Sermet, Ibrahim Demir

Abstract

The global volume of digital data is expected to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025. The volume, variety, and velocity of water-related data are increasing due to large-scale sensor networks and increased attention to topics such as disaster response, water resources management, and climate change. Combined with the growing availability of computational resources and popularity of deep learning, these data are transformed into actionable and practical knowledge, revolutionizing the water industry. In this article, a systematic review of literature is conducted to identify existing research which incorporates deep learning methods in the water sector, with regard to monitoring, management, governance and communication of water resources. The study provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art deep learning approaches used in the water industry for generation, prediction, enhancement, and classification tasks, and serves as a guide for how to utilize available deep learning methods for future water resources challenges. Key issues and challenges in the application of these techniques in the water domain are discussed, including the ethics of these technologies for decision-making in water resources management and governance. Finally, we provide recommendations and future directions for the application of deep learning models in hydrology and water resources.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31223/osf.io/xs36g

Subjects

Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Keywords

Deep learning, water resources, hydrology, hydroinformatics, review

Dates

Published: 2020-06-19 09:29

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GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) 2.1