This National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities (IA) program Project Grant award of $272,397 to the University of Oklahoma aims to develop a framework for monitoring subseasonal dynamics of small farm ponds in the Southern Great Plains. The project will provide a fellowship for an associate professor and training for a postdoctoral researcher to leverage advanced Earth observation technologies and remote sensing methods to track changes in small farm pond water cover over time. This data-driven, automated approach will enable characterization of water dynamics, including intermittent streams, ephemeral wetlands, and farm pond construction, serving as an alert system for drought and flooding. The project outcomes are expected to contribute to improved water resource management, support rural economies, and advance scientific understanding of hydrological processes. The collaboration between the principal investigator and NASA Marshall Flight Center will enhance the research capacity of the University of Oklahoma and benefit agencies and organizations in the state of Oklahoma.
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