Agrometeorology and Remote Sensing: Principles and Practices

Contents: 1. The earth and atmosphere. 2. Air temperature. 3. Atmospheric pressure and wind. 4. Atmosphere moisture. 5. Atmospheric condensation and precipitation. 6. Classification of climates. 7. Weather forecasting. 8. Agrometeorology. 9. Net radiation and its estimation. 10. Micrometeorology. 11. Heat unit concept. 12. Evapo transpiration. 13. Weather hazards. 14. Agrometeorological forecast. 15. Rainfall climatology. 16. Remote sensing techniques in agriculture. 17. Electromagnetic spectrum. 18. Interaction of earth surface with electromagnetic radiation (EMR). 19. Remote sensing sensors. 20. Remote sensing platform. 21. Applications of remote sensing. 22. Geographical information system. 23. Agrometeorological observatory. 24. Glossary. 25. Selected references. 26. Question Bank on meteorology and agrometeorology.