Research gap in urban hydrogeology (2)

Here are some specific examples of research gaps in #UrbanHydrogeology, with references:

• The impact of climate change on urban groundwater resources

Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on urban groundwater resources, through changes in precipitation patterns, sea level rise, and extreme weather events. However, more research is needed to understand the specific nature and extent of these impacts in different urban areas.

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References:

• Climate change and urban groundwater resources: A review by Zhou (2021)
• The impact of climate change on urban groundwater resources in coastal cities by IPCC (2022)
• Adaptation strategies for urban groundwater resources to climate change by Loucks et al. (2018)
• The role of urban green spaces in groundwater recharge and management

Urban green spaces, such as parks, gardens, and green roofs, can play an important role in groundwater recharge and management. However, more research is needed to understand the optimal design and management of urban green spaces for groundwater benefits.

References:

• The role of urban green spaces in groundwater recharge and management: A review by Fetter et al. (2011)
• Urban green spaces and groundwater: A review of the evidence by Gill et al. (2019)
• Guidelines for designing and managing urban green spaces for groundwater benefits by USEPA (2020)
• The development and application of new technologies for groundwater monitoring and management in urban areas

New technologies, such as remote sensing and sensor networks, have the potential to improve groundwater monitoring and management in urban areas. However, more research is needed to develop and validate these technologies for urban applications.

References:

• Emerging technologies for groundwater monitoring and management in urban areas by Zhan et al. (2014)
• Remote sensing for urban groundwater management by Wu et al. (2015)
• Sensor networks for urban groundwater monitoring by Chen et al. (2017)
• The social and economic aspects of groundwater management in urban areas

Groundwater management in urban areas is a complex social and economic issue. More research is needed to understand the different stakeholders involved, their values and interests, and how to develop effective and equitable groundwater management strategies.

References:

• The social and economic dimensions of groundwater management in urban areas by Bakker (2010)
• Governance for sustainable urban groundwater management by Giordano and Shah (2014)
• Social equity in urban groundwater management by Grohmann et al. (2016)

These are just a few examples of research gaps in urban hydrogeology. There are many other important areas of research that need to be addressed in order to better understand and manage groundwater resources in urban areas.

In addition to the above, here are some other research gaps in urban hydrogeology:

• The impact of urbanization on groundwater-surface water interactions
• The development and implementation of integrated urban water management strategies
• The assessment and management of groundwater risks in urban areas
• The role of groundwater in urban climate adaptation and resilience

Addressing these research gaps will require a collaborative effort between hydrogeologists, engineers, urban planners, and other stakeholders. By working together, we can develop a better understanding of urban hydrogeology and develop effective strategies for managing groundwater resources in urban areas.