Using Satellite-Derived LAI as Observational Data in SWAT-CUP

[Fateme Hooshmand]

Hello everyone,

I have recently extracted satellite-derived Leaf Area Index (LAI) data and would like to use this data as observational input for calibrating the SWAT model using SWAT-CUP.

My question is: how can I input the satellite-derived LAI data into SWAT-CUP and utilize it for model calibration? I plan to conduct the calibration at the Hydrological Response Unit (HRU) level.

I am also referencing a related article that discusses a similar approach, which might provide additional context for my question.