The satellite soil moisture can provide the estimate of evaporation and transpiration. The information on the evaporation from the land surface and transpiration from plants can be used to enhance the short and medium term weather forecast.
The weather forecast would help us in preparing for the calamities like flood and in short-term irrigation planning.
Dr. Sat Kumar Tomer
The author is expert in the application of remote sensing for managing the natural resources.
Latest posts by Dr. Sat Kumar Tomer (see all)
- Publication: Groundwater Level Dynamics in Bengaluru City, India - December 26, 2017
- Publication: A Framework for Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Groundwater System Formations - December 22, 2017
- Snap into which part of Uttar Pradesh,crops are under water stress - October 15, 2017