Irrigation Groundwater Management Analysis: Technical Report & Presentation

Overview

Complete a dual-deliverable project analyzing irrigation groundwater dynamics in your selected Area of Interest (AOI) using WaPOR data and GEE:

1. Professional technical report (10-12 pages)
2. Executive presentation (5-7 slides)

Technical Report Requirements (10-12 pages)

1. Introduction & AOI Definition

• Select and justify an AOI within WaPOR v3 data coverage
• Convert AOI shapefile to GeoJSON for GEE analysis

2. Data Acquisition & Preprocessing

• Access WaPOR L1 (PCP) and L3 (AETI, RET) data (2018-2025)
• Document preprocessing workflow and temporal aggregation methods

3. Groundwater Modeling

• Apply water balance procedure to estimate abstraction and recharge
• Compare model with available local data
• Identify groundwater stress indicators

4. Spatial & Seasonal Analysis

• Map seasonal variability in groundwater dynamics
• Conduct field-level analysis of irrigation patterns
• Identify critical management zones

5. Conclusions & Recommendations

• Synthesize key findings
• Provide actionable management recommendations! 

Executive Presentation Requirements (5-7 slides)

Create a presentation that distills your technical analysis :

1. AOI Overview: Location, significance, key agricultural characteristics
2. Methodology: Concise explanation of data sources and analysis approach
3. Key Findings: Visualizations of groundwater abstraction/recharge patterns
4. Critical Areas: Maps highlighting zones requiring management attention
5. Recommendations: Practical actions for sustainable groundwater management

Assessment Criteria

Your work will be evaluated on:

• Technical rigor and analytical depth
• Quality of visual communication
• Clarity and professionalism of deliverables
• Practicality of management recommendations

Due date: [15-06-2025]