Remote sensing of groundwater levels: Measurements and data processing algorithms

The paper considers methodologies for measurement and data processing algor ithms in determination of the groundwater level based on remote sensing and ground information about the hydrological and dielectric properties of soi ls. In accordance with the approach developed, practical work is carried ou t to estimate the depth of groundwater in a test territory (region of the B elov reservoir in the Kemerov district) using radiometric and optical remot e sensing and also a ground database. The results are presented in the form of a schematic map showing the isolines for levels of groundwater lying ne ar the surface.