Introductory Agrometeorology and Weather Forecasting
Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Planet earth. 3. Earth’s atmosphere. 4. Earth-sun relationship. 5. Earth’s coordinate system and time zones. 6. Weather and climate. 7. Solar radiation. 8. Visible light. 9. Heat and temperature. 10. Atmospheric pressure. 11. Wind. 12. Air masses and atmospheric fronts. 13. Evapotranspiration. 14. Atmospheric humidity. 15. Clouds. 16. Precipitation. 17. Monsoon. 18. Meteorological aberrations. 19. Smart weather stations. 20. Remote sensing. 21. Crop simulation models for preparation of agro-advisory. 22. Agro-climatic normal for crop and livestock production. 23. Weather modification. 24. Climate classifications and agro-climatic zones. 25. Weather forecasting. 26. Global warming and climate change. Glossary. References.
The agriculture sector is the backbone of all countries’ economies and is responsible for about one fourth of the gross domestic product. Weather plays a significant role in agriculture, shaping the growth and productivity of crops. As our atmosphere changes, severe weather that has the potential to destroy crops has become more and more frequent. Accurate weather information’s provides valuable insights into weather patterns, enabling farmers to make knowledgeable decisions and optimize their agricultural practices.
This book provides a comprehensive understanding of weather and climate and their impact on crop production. This book attempts to present current, up-to-date information on agricultural meteorology with appropriate illustrations. The book covers essential topics, such as Earth’s Atmosphere, Earth Sun Relationship, Earth’s Coordinate System and Time Zones, Weather and Climate, Solar Radiation, Visible Light, Heat and Temperature, Atmospheric Pressure, Wind, Air Masses and Atmospheric Fronts, Evapotranspiration, Atmospheric Humidity, Clouds, Precipitation, Monsoon, Meteorological Aberrations, Smart Weather Stations, Remote Sensing, Crop simulation models for preparation of Agro advisory, Agro-climatic Normal for Crop and Livestock Production, Weather modification, Climate Classifications & Agro-climatic Zones, Weather Forecasting and Global warming and Climate Change in relation to agriculture.
Technological advancements to improve the accuracy of agricultural weather data are important to support modern agriculture. This book also includes practical observational methods for each weather element using weather-measuring instruments. It has been helping to meet the requirements of undergraduate and post-graduate students and doctoral scholars of agriculture and allied sciences. Updated with recent research and practical examples, it aligns with the syllabus prescribed by ICAR for agriculture and allied sciences. An additional objective is to provide updated and relevant knowledge for aspirants of various competitive examinations. I trust that this book will serve as a valuable resource for agronomists, soil scientists, crop scientists, extension specialists, farmers, and all others with an interest in agricultural meteorology.
