Earth observations and integrative models in support of food and water security.
Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci
; 2(1): 18-38, 2019 Feb 11.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33005873
ABSTRACT
Global food production depends upon many factors that Earth observing satellites routinely measure about water, energy, weather, and ecosystems. Increasingly sophisticated, publicly-available satellite data products can improve efficiencies in resource management and provide earlier indication of environmental disruption. Satellite remote sensing provides a consistent, long-term record that can be used effectively to detect large-scale features over time, such as a developing drought. Accuracy and capabilities have increased along with the range of Earth observations and derived products that can support food security decisions with actionable information. This paper highlights major capabilities facilitated by satellite observations and physical models that have been developed and validated using remotely-sensed observations. Although we primarily focus on variables relevant to agriculture, we also include a brief description of the growing use of Earth observations in support of aquaculture and fisheries.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States