Contents



Preface

This book includes a series of pictures that illustrate the agrometeorological features fundamental to the understanding of the subject. It contains thirteen chapters organized in order of increasing complexity. The chapters discuss the definitions, aims, scopes, and importance of agricultural meteorology and various meteorological parameters such as radiation, air temperature, air pressure, winds, humidity,

This volume is designed for students and researchers who desire to further devote their careers to the protection of natural ecosystems and increasing agricultural

> **Ram Swaroop Meena**  Department of Agronomy,

> > Varanasi, UP, India

Institute of Agricultural Sciences (BHU),

Agrometeorology involves climatology, meteorology, agrology, biology, and hydrology. It requires a multidisciplinary range of data for operational applications and research. Current concerns for the sustainability of agroecosystems in different sectors of agriculture have heightened awareness for the careful use of natural resources. For proper and efficient use of soils and plant/animal genetic material, knowledge of the role of climate is essential. A more inclusive definition of agricultural meteorology deals with water, heat, air, and related biomass development, above and below ground, in the agricultural production environment, including the impact of pests and diseases that also depend on these factors. Using remote sensing (RS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to develop crop inventories helps decision-makers and planners with best practices for agricultural management. The data analysis of crop details using various geospatial technologies fills in gaps in statistical agriculture research and provides reliable, replicable, and efficient methods for generating agricultural

statistics.

and evaporation/evapotranspiration.

productivity and sustainability.
