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Agroclimatic Evolution web application as a powerful solution for managing climate data.
Manuel Soler-Méndez1, Dolores Parras-Burgos2, Rachid Benouna-Bennouna1
1Agromotic Engineering and the Sea Research Group, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30202, Cartagena, Spain.
Scientific Reports
|April 26, 2022
Summary
The AgroClimatic Evolution web app integrates agrometeorological data for calculating reference evapotranspiration (ETo). This tool optimizes water resource management, promoting sustainable agriculture.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
- Data Science
Background:
- Agrometeorological data are crucial for optimizing water resource management in agriculture.
- Existing data collection methods can be fragmented and lack integration.
- Accurate calculation of reference evapotranspiration (ETo) is vital for irrigation scheduling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the AgroClimatic Evolution web application for integrated agrometeorological data analysis.
- To enhance the accessibility and usability of agrometeorological data for farmers.
- To support sustainable agricultural practices through optimized water resource management.
Main Methods:
- Data acquisition from public agrometeorological stations and user-added stations.
- Daily weather data collection and processing for reference evapotranspiration (ETo) calculation.
- Data validation using Standard UNE 500540:2004 filters to ensure accuracy.
- Cloud database storage for data consultation and evolution studies.
Main Results:
- Integration of agrometeorological stations from Murcia, Andalusia, and expanding across Spain.
- Calculation of validated reference evapotranspiration (ETo) values.
- Provision of comparisons between raw and filtered data for user transparency.
- A centralized platform for diverse agrometeorological data inquiries.
Conclusions:
- The AgroClimatic Evolution application effectively centralizes and validates agrometeorological data.
- Optimized water resource management is achievable through accurate ETo calculations.
- The tool contributes to more sustainable and environmentally compatible agricultural practices.
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