Applications of geographical information systems and remote sensing in agrometeorology

Citation
G. Maracchi et al., Applications of geographical information systems and remote sensing in agrometeorology, AGR FOR MET, 103(1-2), 2000, pp. 119-136
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Agriculture/Agronomy
Journal title
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
ISSN journal
01681923 → ACNP
Volume
103
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
119 - 136
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-1923(20000601)103:1-2<119:AOGISA>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
An eco-compatible and sustainable development requires integrated managemen t of all available information and the extraction of analytical evaluation on the impact of human activities. Agrometeorology can be used to contribut e to further understanding of the relative importance of each environmental component, organising the field activities and optimising the use of natur al resources. This is especially true today, due to the availability of new tools, as geographic information systems (GIS). which allow the management of an incredible quantity of data, as traditional digital maps, database, models etc. The advantages are manifold and highly important, especially fo r the fast cross-sector interactions and the production of synthetic and lu cid information for decision-makers. Remote sensing provides the most impor tant informative contribution to GIS, which furnishes basic informative lay ers in optimal time and space resolutions. This paper describes various recent applications of GLS and remote sensing in Agrometeorology, both in developed and developing countries. It illustra tes the possible evolution of these systems and the expected future develop ments, which can be decisive for a re-launch of the role of this science in the environmental and land resource management. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.