Submit a Manuscript to the Journal
Hydrological Sciences Journal
For a Special Issue on
Progress in coupled land–atmosphere systems for hydro-meteorological processes
Manuscript deadline
Special Issue Editor(s)
Attilio Castellarin (Co-editor),
University of Bologna
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Christopher White (Lead Guest Editor),
University of Strathclyde
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Rodolfo Nóbrega (Guest Editor),
University of Bristol
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Rich Petrone (Guest Editor),
University of Waterloo
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Tirtha Banerjee (Guest Editor),
UC Irvine
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Lindsay Beevers (Guest Editor),
University of Edinburgh
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Shanshui Yuan (Guest Editor),
Hohai University
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P. James Dennedy-Frank (Guest Editor),
Northeastern University
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Progress in coupled land–atmosphere systems for hydro-meteorological processes
Understanding hydro-meteorological processes requires integrated perspective and systems on how water drives land–atmosphere interactions. These coupled systems govern key phenomena that form part of the hydrology cycle, such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, soil moisture dynamics and energy fluxes, which are critical for water resources management, climate prediction and disaster risk reduction. Recent advances in observational technologies, high-resolution modelling and data assimilation have opened new research opportunities to improve our representation of these interactions across scales. The IAHS International Commission on Coupled Land–Atmosphere Systems (ICCLAS) promotes the development of research and innovation that bridges hydrology and atmospheric sciences, aiming to enhance predictive capabilities and inform sustainable water and land management under changing climate conditions.
This HSJ special issue aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research and collaboration that demonstrates and strengthens the link between hydrology and atmospheric sciences through the following objectives:
- Present recent progress in understanding and modelling coupled land–atmosphere processes.
- Provide a platform to publish case studies that advance our understanding of hydrometeorological and land–atmosphere interactions in regions facing emerging challenges or where data is scarce.
- Highlight innovative approaches that integrate hydrological and atmospheric observations and models.
- Explore the role of land–atmosphere feedbacks in hydro-meteorological extremes (e.g., floods, droughts, and heatwaves).
- Identify knowledge gaps and future research directions for improving coupled system representation in Earth system, land surface and hydrological models.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration by engaging IAHS commissions to bridge gaps between hydrology, meteorology and land surface sciences.
Submission Instructions
We invite original research articles, reviews and case studies on topics including, but not limited to:
- Advances in coupled land–atmosphere modelling frameworks.
- High-resolution observations and remote sensing for hydro-meteorological processes.
- Case studies in regions facing emerging challenges or where data is scarce.
- Data assimilation techniques for integrated land–atmosphere systems.
- Impacts of land use and land cover change on hydro-meteorological feedbacks.
- Coupled processes in extreme events and their predictability.
- Novel experimental designs and field campaigns targeting land–atmosphere coupling.
- Applications for water resources management, climate adaptation and risk assessment.
Abstracts in the first instance may be submitted to a Guest Editor; manuscripts can then be submitted via this website, selecting the Special Issue by name. Once accepted, articles will be published in regular issues of Hydrological Sciences Journal and will also form a dedicated Collection on the website.