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Publications

  • Peer Reviewed:

  1. Yagmur Derin, Emmanouil Anagnostou, Alexis Berne, Marco Borga, Brice Boudevillain, Wouter Buytaert, Che-Hao Chang, Guy Delrieu, Yang Hong, Yung Chia Hsu, Waldo Lavado-Casimiro, Bastian Manz, Semu Moges, Efthymios I. Nikolopoulos, Dejene Sahlu, Franco Salerno, Juan-Pablo Rodríguez-Sánchez, Humberto J. Vergara and Koray K. Yilmaz (Accepted, 2016) Multi-regional Satellite Precipitation Products Evaluation over Complex Terrain,  Journal of Hydrometeorology.

  2. Yilmaz, K.K., Gupta, H.V., Wagener, T. (2015) A Multi-Criteria Penalty Function Approach for Evaluating A Priori Model Parameter Estimates, Journal of Hydrology, 525, 165-177, doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015. 03.012

  3. Yucel, I., Onen, A., Yilmaz, K.K., Gochis, D. (2015) Calibration and Evaluation of a Flood Forecasting System: Utility of Numerical Weather Prediction Model, Data Assimilation and Satellite-based Rainfall, Journal of Hydrology, 523, 49-66, doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015.01.042

  4. Derin, Y. and Yilmaz, K.K., 2014: Evaluation of Multiple Satellite-Based Precipitation Products over Complex Topography, Journal of Hydrometeorology, 15 (4), 1498-1516. doi:10.1175/JHM-D-13-0191.1

  5. Pokhrel, P., Yilmaz, K. K., and Gupta, H.V., 2012: Multiple-criteria calibration of a distributed watershed model using spatial regularization and response signatures, DMIP-2 special issue, Journal of Hydrology, 418-419, 49-60. doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2008.12.004.

  6.  Smith, M.B., Koren, V., Zhang, Z., Zhang, Y., Reed, S.M., Cui, Z., Moreda, F., Cosgrove, B.A., Mizukami, N., Anderson, E.A. and DMIP-2 Participants (2012)  Results of the DMIP 2 Oklahoma experiments, Journal of Hydrology, 418-419, 17-48, doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2011.08.056

  7. Khan, S. I., Hong, Y., Wang, J., Yilmaz, K. K., Gourley, J. J., Adler, R. F., Brakenridge, G. R., Policelli, F. Habib, S., and D. Irwin, 2011: Satellite remote sensing and hydrological modeling for flood inundation mapping in Lake Victoria Basin: Implications for hydrologic prediction in ungauged basins. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 49, 85–95, doi:10.1109/TGRS.2010.2057513

  8. Wang, J., Yang, H., Li, L. , Gourley, J.J. , Sadiq I., K. , Yilmaz, K.K. , Adler, R. F. , Policelli, F. S. , Habib, S., Irwin, D., Limaye, A.S. , Korme, T. and Okello, L., 2011: The coupled routing and excess storage (CREST) distributed hydrological model, Hydrol. Sciences Journal, 56: 1, 84-98, doi: 10.1080/02626667. 2010.543087

  9. Moffit, C.B., Hossain, F., Adler, R.F., Yilmaz, K.K. and Harold Pierce, 2011. Validation of TRMM Flood Detection System over Bangladesh, International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformatics , (doi:10.1016/j.jag.2010.11.003)

  10. Yilmaz, K. K., Adler, R.F., Tian, Y., Hong, Y., Pierce, H., 2010: Evaluation of a Satellite-based Global Flood Monitoring System, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 31(14), 3763-3782. doi: 10.1080/ 01431161.2010.483489

  11. Gupta H.V., Kling H., Yilmaz K.K., Martinez G.F., 2009: Decomposition of the mean squared error and NSE performance criteria: Implications for improving hydrological modeling, Journal of Hydrology, 377(1-2), pp. 80-91. doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2009.08.003.
  12. Yilmaz, K. K., H. V. Gupta, and T. Wagener, 2008: A process-based diagnostic approach to model evaluation: Application to the NWS distributed hydrologic model, Water Resour. Res., 44, W09417, doi:10.1029/2007WR006716.
  13. Yilmaz, K. K., Hogue, T.S., Hsu, K., Sorooshian, S., Gupta, H.V., and Wagener, T., 2005: Intercomparison of Rain Gauge, Radar and Satellite-based Precipitation Estimates with Emphasis on Hydrologic Forecasting. J. of Hydrometeorology, AMS, 6(4), pp. 497-517. doi: 10.1175/JHM431.1  Listed in Top 3 articles in Journal of Hydrometeorology (May, 2014)
  14. Yilmaz, K. K., Adler, R.F., Hong, Y., Pierce, H., Evaluation of a satellite-based near real-time global flood prediction system, New approaches to hydrological prediction in data sparse regions, eds. Yilmaz, K. K., Yucel, I., Gupta H.V. and others, IAHS Pub. 333, pp. 229-237
  15. Yilmaz, K. K., Gupta, H.V., Hogue, T.S., Hsu, K., Wagener, T., and Sorooshian, S. 2005: Evaluating the utility of Satellite-based Precipitation Estimates for runoff prediction in ungauged basins. Regional Hydrologic Impacts of Climatic Change-Impact Assessment and Decision Making, eds. Wagener, T., Franks, S. and others. IAHS Pub. 295, pp.  273-282.
  16. Hogue, T.S., Yilmaz, K. K., Wagener, T. and Gupta, H.V., 2006: Modeling Ungauged Basins with the Sacramento Model, Large Sample Basin Experiments for Hydrological Model Parameterization: Results of the Model Parameter Experiment - MOPEX, eds. Vazken Andreassian, Alan Hall, Nanee Chahinian & John Schaake. IAHS Pub. 307, pp. 159-168.
  17. Tokgoz, M., Yilmaz, K. K., and Yazicigil, H. 2002: Optimal aquifer dewatering schemes for excavation of collector line. J. of Water Resources Planning & Management, ASCE, 128(4), pp. 248-261.       doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9496(2002)128:4(248)
  • Books:

  1. Boegh, E., Blyth, E., Hannah, D.M., Hisdal, H., Kunstmann, H., Su, B., Yilmaz, K.K., 2013: Climate and Land Surface Changes in Hydrology, IAHS RedBook Series, Vol. 359, ISBN  978-1-907161-37-7, 440 pp

  2. Franks, S.W., Boegh, E., Blyth, E., Hannah, D.M., Yilmaz, K.K. 2011:  Hydro-climatology: Variability and Change,  IAHS RedBook Series, IAHS Publ. 344, ISBN 978-1-907161-19-3, 254 + x pp.  £ 58.00

  3. Yilmaz, K.K., Yucel, I., Gupta, H.V., Wagener, T., Yang, D., Savenije, H., Neale, C., Kunstmann, H., Pomeroy, J. 2009: News approaches to hydrological prediction in data sparse regions, IAHS RedBook Series, IAHS Publ. 333, ISBN 978-1-907161-04-9, 344 + x pp.  £66.00

  • Book Chapters:

  1. Yilmaz, K. K., Vrugt, J.A., Gupta, H.V., Sorooshian, S., (2010): Model Calibration in Watershed Hydrology, In: Advances in Data-based Approaches for Hydrologic Modeling and Forecasting, Eds: B. Sivakumar and R. Berndtsson, World Scientific, 544 pp, ISBN:   978-981-4307-97-0

  2. Yilmaz, K. K. and Yazicigil, H. (2011) Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Turkish Water Resources: A Review, In: Baba, A.; Tayfur, G.; Gunduz, O.; Howard, K.W.F.; Friedel, M.J.; Chambel, A. (Eds.), Issues of National and Global Security Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, Vol. 3, Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 1st Edition., 318 p., Hardcover, ISBN: 978-94-007-1142-6

  3. Yazicigil, H., Yilmaz, K. K., Erdemli., B. and Yagbasan, O. (2011) Impacts of Decreasing Recharge Rates on Sustainable Groundwater Management, In: Baba, A.; Tayfur, G.; Gunduz, O.; Howard, K.W.F.; Friedel, M.J.; Chambel, A. (Eds.), Issues of National and Global Security Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, Vol. 3, Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 1st Edition., 318 p., Hardcover, ISBN: 978-94-007-1142-6 
  • Other Publications:
  1. Yilmaz, K. K., 2007: Towards improved modeling for hydrologic predictions in poorly gauged basins, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 263 pages.

  2. Yilmaz K. K., 2007: Effectively transforming data into information; A Student's View, PUB Newsletter, Issue 2.4 (December 2007), downloadable at: (http://pub.iwmi.org)

  3. Yilmaz K. K., 2006: Effectively transforming scarce data into information, PUB: Prediction in Ungauged Basins, Student Corner, Online Article, downloadable at: (http://pub.iwmi.org/UI/Content/Default.aspx?PGID=27)

  4. Sakiyan, J., Yilmaz, K. K., and Yazicigil, H., 2002: Characterization and calibration of a complex aquifer system in western Turkey, ModelCARE 2002, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Calibration and Reliability in Groundwater Modeling, Prague, Czech Republic, 17-20 June 2002: Acta Universitatis Carolinae - Geologica, v. II., p. 620-623.

  5. Yilmaz, K. K., 1999: Characterization of the Kucuk Menderes River Basin Aquifer System, MS Thesis, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 137 pages.

Presentations

  • Invited Oral:

  1. Yilmaz, K.K., Calibration of hydrologic and hydraulic models. In UN Joint Programme on Enhancing the Capacity of Turkey to Adapt to Climate Change Workshop on  Flood Early Warning and Monitoring Systems, Ankara Plaza Hotel,  28-30 June 2011, Ankarai Turkey

  2. Yilmaz, K. K., and Yazicigil, H., Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Turkish Water Resources: A Review. In NATO Advanced Research Workshop: Climate Change and its Effect on Water Resources – Issues of National and Global Security, 1-4-September 2010, Izmir, Turkey.

  3. Adler, R., Yilmaz, K. K., Policelli, F., Hong, Y., Bach, D., Pierce, H., Global Flood and Landslide Detection and Prediction Using Satellite Observations. In American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, 11-15 January 2009, Phoenix, AZ, USA

  4. Yilmaz, K. K. and Gupta, H.V., Towards improved hydrologic predictions in ungauged and poorly gauged basins, Departments of Civil Engineering & Geological Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, June 29, 2007.

  5. Wagener, T., Gupta, H.V., Yilmaz, K. K. and Yatheendradas, S., Floods and environmental risk - Towards water security for people and nature: International Workshop on Environmental and Health Risk for Sustainability in Developing Countries, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, November 27, 2006.
  • Oral:

  1. Varli, D., Yilmaz K. K. and Suzen, M.L., Characterization of groundwater and surface water interactions along Kirmir Stream using field measurements and thermal remote sensing, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 12 – 17 April 2015, Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 17, EGU2015-846, 2015.

  2. Kilic, E., Yilmaz K. K. and Suzen, M.L., Determination of potential groundwater discharge zones into a Salt Lake using remote sensing techniques and in-situ measurements, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 12 – 17 April 2015, Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 17, EGU2015-835, 2015.

  3. Yucel, I., Onen, A., Yilmaz K. K. and Gochis, D., Calibration and Evaluation of a Flood Forecasting System: Utility of Numerical Weather Prediction Model, Data Assimilation and Satellite-based Rainfall, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 12 – 17 April 2015, Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 17, EGU2015-10261, 2015.

  4. Yilmaz K. K. and Derin, Y., Advancement of Satellite-based Rainfall Applications for Hydrologic Modeling in Topographically Complex Regions, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 27 April – 2 May 2014, Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 16, EGU2014-13462, 2014.

  5. Yilmaz, K. K., Derin, Y., Evaluation and Bias Adjustment of Multiple Satellite-Based Rainfall Products over Complex Terrain, Geology and Remote Sensing Symposium, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey, 13-14 March 2014 (in Turkish).

  6. Derin, Y., Yilmaz, K. K., Physically-Based Integrated Hydrologic Modeling in Araç Basin, 67th Geological Congress of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, 14-18 April 2014 (in Turkish)

  7. Derin, Y., Yilmaz, K. K., Evaluation and Bias Adjustment of Multiple Satellite-Based Rainfall Products over Complex Terrain, 67th Geological Congress of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, 14-18 April 2014 (in Turkish).

  8. Derin, Y., Hatipoglu, E., Sunnetci, O., Tanyas, H., Ercan, H., Aktuna, Z., Agouridis, C., Fryar, A., Milewski, A., Schroeder, P., Ece, O., Yilmaz, K.K., BOOST H2O – Field Training Activities for Hydrologic Science near Lake Iznik, Turkey, In American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, USA, 9 – 13 December 2013

  9. Yilmaz, K. K., Adler, R., Policelli, Overview of a Satellite-based near real-time Global Flood Monitoring System. In: United Nations/Turkey/European Space Agency Workshop on Space Technology Applications for Socio-Economic Benefits, 14-17 September 2010, Istanbul, Turkey.

  10. Yilmaz, K. K., Adler, R., Policelli, F., Hong, Y., Bach, D., Pierce, H., Evaluation of a Satellite-based near real-time Global Flood Prediction System . In IAHS 8th Scientific Assembly, 6-12 September 2009, Hyderabad, India.

  11. Yilmaz K. K., Adler, R., Hong, Y., Bach, D., Policelli, F., Pierce, H., Tian, Y., Global Flood and Landslide Detection & Prediction Using Satellite Observations. In European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 19-24 April 2009.

  12. Adler, R., Yilmaz K. K., Hong, Y., Bach, D., Policelli, F., Pierce, H., Tian, Y., Global Flood and Landslide Detection & Prediction Using Satellite Observations. In European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 19-24 April 2009.

  13. Pokhrel, P., Yilmaz, K. K., Gupta, H.V., Multiple-Criteria Calibration of a Distributed Watershed Model Using Spatial Regularization and Response Signatures. In American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, 11-15 January 2009, Phoenix, AZ, USA

  14. Yilmaz, K. K., Adler, R., Hong, Y., Pierce, H., Evaluation of a Satellite-based Near Real-time Global Flood Prediction System, In American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, 15-19 December 2008, San Francisco, CA, USA

  15. Kling, H., Yilmaz, K.K., and Gupta, H.V., Diagnostic Evaluation of a Distributed Precipitation-Runoff Model for Snow Dominated Basins. In American Geophysical Union: Joint Assembly, 27-30 May 2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

  16. Gupta, H.V., Wagener T., Yilmaz K.K., Pokhrel P., Kling H., Parameterization And Parameter Estimation Of Distributed Models For Flash Flood And River Prediction. Presentation at the NWS Office of Hydrology, Feb 28, 2008.

  17. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta, and T. Wagener, A diagnostic approach to distributed model evaluation and parameter estimation, Presented at Distributed Model Inter-comparison Project (DMIP-2) Workshop, National Weather Service - Hydrology Laboratory, Washington D.C., USA. 10-12 September 2007.

  18. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta, and T. Wagener, Diagnostic Evaluation of a Distributed Watershed Model: A Process based Approach, Presented at session HW2005: From Measurements and Calibration to Understanding and Predictions, 14th  IUGG General Assembly, Perugia, Italy, 2-13 July 2007.

  19. Wagener, T., Gupta, H.V., Yilmaz, K. K., and Yadav, M. Evaluation of Hydrologic Models in Ungauged Basins using Regionalized Watershed Response Characteristics. Presented at session HW2004: Towards Improved Evaluation of Hydrological Models: The Need to Understand and Characterize Uncertainties in the Modelling Process, 14th IUGG General Assembly, Perugia, Italy, 2-13 July 2007.

  20. Gupta, H.V., Wagener, T., Yilmaz, K. K. and Yadav, M. Improved Distributed Watershed Modeling in Gauged and Ungauged Basins using the HL-RMS System, National Weather Service - Hydrology Laboratory, Washington D.C., USA. Feb 2006

  21. Yilmaz, K. K., & H.V. Gupta and T. Wagener, Constraining Parameters of a Distributed Hydrologic Model Using Both Apriori Information and Optimization, Session H47 on the Calibration and Uncertainty Estimation of Spatially Distributed Hydrologic Models, Presented at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, USA, December 5-9, 2005.

  22. Yilmaz K. K., Hydrologic modeling in poorly gauged and ungauged basins, presented at Ph.D. Course on Remote Sensing in Vegetation and Land Surface Processes Modeling, Institute of Geography, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 7-11 November 2005.

  23. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta, H., T.S. Hogue, K. Hsu, T. Wagener, and S. Sorooshian, Evaluating the Utility of Satellite-based Precipitation Estimates for Flood Forecasting in Ungauged Basins, presented at the 7th IAHS Scientific Assembly, Symposium on Regional Hydrological Impacts of Climate Variability and Change with an Emphasis on Less Developed Countries, Foz de Iguaçu, Brazil, Raphain Palace Hotel, April 4-9, 2005.

  24. Yilmaz, K. K., and H.V. Gupta, Evaluation of satellite-based precipitation estimates for hydrologic forecasting in ungaged basins, presented at El Dia Del Agua, Department of Hydrology & Water Resources, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, March 3, 2005.

  25. Yilmaz, K. K., Wagener, T. and Gupta, H.V., Integrated Strategy for Identification of Distributed Watershed Models using the HL-RMS System, National Weather Service - Hydrology Laboratory, Washington D.C., USA. Feb 2005.

  26. Yilmaz, K. K., Jongyoun, K., Wagener, T., Hogue, T.S. and Gupta, H.V., Modeling ungauged basins with the Sacramento model, MOPEX Workshop, Paris, France, June 2004.

  27. Yilmaz, K. K., Gupta, H.V., Hogue, T., Hsu, K., Sorooshian, S. and Wagener, T., Evaluating satellite-based precipitation estimates for basin-scale hydrologic modeling, SAHRA Integrated Modeling Workshop, Albuquerque - NM, USA, April 2004.

  28. Wagener, T., Gupta, H.V., Mohanty, B. and Yilmaz, K. K., A priori parameter estimation for distributed models, SAHRA Integrated Modeling Workshop, Albuquerque - NM, USA,  April 2004.

  29. Yilmaz, K. K. and Yazicigil H., Characterization of a complex aquifer system in western Turkey, presented at International Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management UC Davis, Davis, California, USA, 12-14 April 2000
  • Poster:

  1. Yilmaz, K.K., Ekmekci, M., Yilmaz, K. Evaluation of a Satellite-based Rainfall Product with Emphasis on Hydrologic Modeling,  Presented at Symposium HS2: Hydroclimatology Variability and Change, 15th IUGG General Assembly, Melbourne, Australia, 1-4 July 2011.

  2. Yilmaz, K.K., Adler, R., Hong, Y., Wang, J., Policelli, F., Tian, Y., and H. Pierce Update on NASA's Real-time Global Flood Monitoring System: Recent Improvements and Examples, In European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 2-7 May 2010.

  3. Yilmaz K. K., Adler, R., Hong, Y., F., Pierce. H., Evaluation of a Satellite-based Near Real-time Global Flood Prediction System. In American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, USA, 15-19 December 2008. |PDF|

  4. Yilmaz K. K., Adler, R., Hong, Y., F., Pierce. H., Evaluation of a Satellite-based Near Real-time Global Flood Prediction System. In European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 19-24 April 2009.

  5. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta and T. Wagener, A signature index approach to diagnostic evaluation and parameter estimation of watershed models, presented at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, USA, Dec 10-14, 2007.

  6. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta and T. Wagener, Diagnostic Evaluation of a Distributed Watershed Modeling Approach, presented at ISPE-Fest organized by the Institute for the Study of Planet Earth, Univ. of Arizona, November 2, 2007.

  7. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta and T. Wagener, Diagnostic Evaluation of a Distributed Watershed Modeling Approach, presented at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, USA, Dec 11-15, 2006.

  8. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta, H., T.S. Hogue, K. Hsu, T. Wagener, and S. Sorooshian, Evaluating the Utility of Satellite based Precipitation Estimates for Flood Forecasting in Ungauged Basins, Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs Student Showcase, Univ. of Arizona, Dec 7, 2006.

  9. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta and T. Wagener, Diagnostic Evaluation of a Distributed Watershed Modeling Approach, Presented at the PUB USA Meeting, Corvallis, OR, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, Oct 16-19, 2006.

  10. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta and T. Wagener, Diagnostic Evaluation of a Distributed Watershed Modeling Approach, Presented at the SAHRA 6th Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, Oct 11-13, 2006.

  11. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta and T. Wagener, Constraining Parameters of a Distributed Hydrologic Model Using Both Apriori Information and Optimization, presented at El Dia Del Agua, Department of Hydrology & Water Resources, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, March, 2006.

  12. Yilmaz, K. K., H.V. Gupta, T. Wagener, Incorporating A-priori Information to Constrain Parameters of a Distributed Hydrologic Model, NSF-STC SAHRA 5th Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ, 26-28 October 2005

  13. Yilmaz, K. K., Gupta, H.V., Hogue, T.S., Hsu, K.-L., Wagener, T. and Sorooshian, S., How good are the satellite-based precipitation estimates for hydrologic prediction over the US?, SAHRA 4th Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, USA, October 13-15, 2004.

  14. Yilmaz, K. K., T.S. Hogue, K.L. Hsu, H. Gupta, S.E. Mahani and S. Sorooshian, Evaluating satellite-based rainfall estimates for basin-scale hydrological modeling, presented at the AGU meeting, San Francisco, Dec 8-12, 2003.

  15. Kuo-lin Hsu, S. Sorooshian, S. Mahani, X. Gao and K. K. Yilmaz, Validation and Uncertainty Analysis of PERSIANN Estimates, presented at 3rd Global Precipitation Measurement Workshop, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, June 2003.