Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A Review

Water and energy balance models have become increasingly important for simulating hydrological and thermal processes, predicting runoff, and managing water resources over the past few decades. Based on the principles of mass and energy conservation, these models describe integrated hydrological and...

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Main Authors: DONG Weijie, LIU Zhiyong, CHEN Xiaohong
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Published: Science Press 2025-04-01
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description Water and energy balance models have become increasingly important for simulating hydrological and thermal processes, predicting runoff, and managing water resources over the past few decades. Based on the principles of mass and energy conservation, these models describe integrated hydrological and thermal processes across multiple scales in both space and time by analyzing the relationships between key hydrometeorological factors such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, and runoff. This paper provides an overview of water and energy balance models commonly used to model water and thermal dynamics at different spatiotemporal scales. Temporally, these models can be categorized into event-scale, monthly-scale, annual-scale, and multi-year models. Traditional models are typically used for specific temporal scales, such as event, monthly, or annual levels. However, they fail to capture the inherent multiscale nature of hydrological and thermal processes, often overlooking critical factors like inter-basin groundwater exchange and irrigation. We also review advancements in temporal-scale water and energy balance models, including those developed based on Budyko’s theory and the proportional hypothesis. The paper discusses the challenges in the development and application of temporal-scale models, particularly issues related to their uncertainty and accuracy. Additionally, we examine advancements in spatial multiscale models and review key factors—such as inter-basin groundwater interactions and the impact of agricultural land use—that influence the accuracy of multiscale water-energy balance models. Finally, we highlight future directions for the development of multi-scale hydrological and thermal models that can better capture the complex processes involved and improve water resource management across different scales.
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spelling doaj-art-3a9ba5de435c473a8b0a579bbb46fb4f2025-08-20T02:12:38ZzhoScience PressGuan'gai paishui xuebao1672-33172025-04-0144411712810.13522/j.cnki.ggps.2025055Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A ReviewDONG Weijie0LIU Zhiyong1CHEN Xiaohong21. Center for Water Resources and Environment, School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Water Security Guarantee in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area of Ministry of Water Resources, Guangzhou 510275, China1. Center for Water Resources and Environment, School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Water Security Guarantee in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area of Ministry of Water Resources, Guangzhou 510275, China1. Center for Water Resources and Environment, School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Water Security Guarantee in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area of Ministry of Water Resources, Guangzhou 510275, ChinaWater and energy balance models have become increasingly important for simulating hydrological and thermal processes, predicting runoff, and managing water resources over the past few decades. Based on the principles of mass and energy conservation, these models describe integrated hydrological and thermal processes across multiple scales in both space and time by analyzing the relationships between key hydrometeorological factors such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, and runoff. This paper provides an overview of water and energy balance models commonly used to model water and thermal dynamics at different spatiotemporal scales. Temporally, these models can be categorized into event-scale, monthly-scale, annual-scale, and multi-year models. Traditional models are typically used for specific temporal scales, such as event, monthly, or annual levels. However, they fail to capture the inherent multiscale nature of hydrological and thermal processes, often overlooking critical factors like inter-basin groundwater exchange and irrigation. We also review advancements in temporal-scale water and energy balance models, including those developed based on Budyko’s theory and the proportional hypothesis. The paper discusses the challenges in the development and application of temporal-scale models, particularly issues related to their uncertainty and accuracy. Additionally, we examine advancements in spatial multiscale models and review key factors—such as inter-basin groundwater interactions and the impact of agricultural land use—that influence the accuracy of multiscale water-energy balance models. Finally, we highlight future directions for the development of multi-scale hydrological and thermal models that can better capture the complex processes involved and improve water resource management across different scales.https://www.ggpsxb.com/jgpxxben/ch/reader/view_abstract.aspx?file_no=20250413&flag=1water-energy balance model; multiple spatial-temporal scales; budyko framework; proportionality hypothesis; inter-basin groundwater; agricultural irrigation
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Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A Review
Guan'gai paishui xuebao
water-energy balance model; multiple spatial-temporal scales; budyko framework; proportionality hypothesis; inter-basin groundwater; agricultural irrigation
title Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A Review
title_full Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A Review
title_fullStr Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A Review
title_short Advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water-energy balance models: A Review
title_sort advances in spatiotemporal multiscale water energy balance models a review
topic water-energy balance model; multiple spatial-temporal scales; budyko framework; proportionality hypothesis; inter-basin groundwater; agricultural irrigation
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