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A Review of Agrometeorological Monitoring Tools and Methods Used in the West African Sahel
Traore, Seydou; Sidibe, Brahima; Djaby, Bakary et al.
2004
 

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Keywords :
Sahel, Agrometeorology, Biomass, climate,early warning systems
Abstract :
[en] Agrometeorological monitoring in the Sahelian countries consists of collecting, processing, and analyzing various data and information that can affect the outcome of the agricultural season. It combines observational data from national meteorological, hydrological, agricultural extension, plant protection, and livestock breeding offices, as well as satellite data provided by the AGRHYMET Center. From May until the end of October, multidisciplinary working groups (MWGs) in each country publish dekadal and monthly bulletins. At the regional level in the AGRHYMET Center, data and information coming from the national components are combined with satellite data to elaborate regional syntheses that are published at different time steps. In these publications, the current situation is analyzed and compared with that of the previous period, the previous year, and the average. Forecasts of seasonal rainfall and crop yields, that are refined from month to month, are also given. Color maps illustrates the amounts of rainfall, sowing dates, crop water requirements, satisfaction indices, yield estimates, zones with particular pests, and the advance of the vegetation front. Hard copies and electronic versions of these publications are mailed to subscribers. They are also posted on the Center’s website: www.agrhymet.ne.
Disciplines :
Earth sciences & physical geography
Environmental sciences & ecology
Author, co-author :
Traore, Seydou
Sidibe, Brahima
Djaby, Bakary  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > DER Sc. et gest. de l'environnement (Arlon Campus Environ.) > DER Sc. et gest. de l'environnement (Arlon Campus Environ.)
Samba, Abdallah
Kaba, Ali Badara
Sarr, Benoît
Amani, Abou
Some, Bonaventure
Andigue, Job
Language :
English
Title :
A Review of Agrometeorological Monitoring Tools and Methods Used in the West African Sahel
Alternative titles :
[fr] Revue des outils de suivi agropétérologique et des méthodes utilisés dans le Sahel de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
Publication date :
23 March 2004
Event name :
Strengthening Operational Agrometeorological Services at the National Level
Event organizer :
United States Department of Agriculture
World Meteorological Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Event place :
Manila, Philippines
Event date :
March 22-26, 2004
Audience :
International
Funders :
Centre Régional Agrhymet
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