Mountain environments are among the most complex and dynamic landscapes on Earth, yet they remain some of the least observed. Harsh conditions, difficult access, and rapid environmental changes pose significant challenges to data collection and hydrological understanding.
We invite contributions that leverage low-cost sensor networks (e.g., LiDAR, motion-triggered cameras), stable isotopes, novel environmental tracers, citizen science, hydrological modelling, and indigenous knowledge systems to advance our understanding of mountain hydrology. Special emphasis will be placed on high-mountain alpine catchments in the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas—regions where data scarcity is acute, yet hydrological insights are critical for sustainable water resource management.
This session explores how recent technological and methodological innovations are helping to overcome these limitations.
Bridging Gaps in Mountain Hydrology: Novel Technologies, Tracers, Models, and Indigenous Insights