Local and global sensitivity analysis and its contributing factors in reference crop evapotranspiration

• Main Authors: Yong S.L.S., Ng J.L., Huang Y.F., Ang C.K., Mirzaei M., Ahmed A.N.
• Other Authors: 57370942000
• Format: Review
• Published: IWA Publishing 2024
• Subjects: global sensitivity analysis; local sensitivity analysis; reference crop evapotranspiration; sensitivity analysis; Climate change; Climate models; Crops; Cultivation; Evapotranspiration; Uncertainty analysis; Analysis method; Contributing factor; Global sensitivity analysis; Local sensitivity analysis; Meteorological variables; Model estimation; Performance; Reference crop evapotranspiration ET; Reference crop evapotranspirations; Uncertainty; climate change; crop production; evapotranspiration; global change; water resource; meteorology; review; uncertainty; water availability; Sensitivity analysis

Sensitivity analysis (SA) intends to identify the key meteorological variables that affect the performance of reference crop evapotranspiration (ET0) models. It is of importance in assessing the variability of meteorological variables and ET0, especially in the face of increasing climate uncertainties. However, the surging of inconsistencies resulting from global changes in meteorological conditions due to climate change have impacted the ET0 model estimation in different regions, with detrimental effects on water resources and crop production. Therefore, efficient SA is necessary to evaluate the impact of changes in meteorological variables that influence ET0 model estimation. This mini review analyses the various SA methods applied in the field of ET0, based on a comprehensive and comparative analysis of existing SA methods from all around the world. The study discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each SA method, as well as the factors affecting the SA of ET0. The study also provides future prospects that may contribute to more solid and powerful analysis for ET0 model estimations and conclusions. � 2023 The Authors.