Estimation of Morphometric Parameters in Lakes Based on Satellite Imagery Data: Implications of Relationships Between Lakes in the Arid Region of Western Mongolia, Central Asia

Enkhbold, Altanbold; Vandansambuu, Battsengel; Yadamsuren, Gansukh; Dorjsuren, Batsuren; Dorligjav, Sandelger; Gonchigjav, Yumchmaa; Dingjun, Li; Narantsetseg, Chantsal; Ganbold, Byambabayar; Sumiya, Erdenesukh

doi:10.14746/quageo-2025-0002

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