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Crop growth monitoring by simulation using satellite data

Research Project

Project/Area Number 13660259
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field 生物環境
Research InstitutionHOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY

Principal Investigator

TANI Hiroshi  Hokkaido Univ., Grad. School of Agr., Asso. Prof., 大学院・農学研究科, 助教授 (80142701)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) SAMESHIMA Ryoji  National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region, Head, 北海道農業研究センター, 研究室長 (70355452)
WANG Xiefung  Hokkaido Univ., Grad. School of Agr., Lec., 大学院・農学研究科, 講師 (30301873)
YAZAWA Masao  Hokkaido Univ., Grad. School of Agr., Prof., 大学院・農学研究科, 教授 (30001473)
Project Period (FY) 2001 – 2002
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2002)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,400,000)
Fiscal Year 2002: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥2,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,300,000)
KeywordsSatellite data / Solar radiation / AMeDAS Data / Crop growth model / Simulation
Research Abstract

Monitoring crop condition and production estimates at the prefecture level is important for food supply. The objectives of the study are (1) to estimate solar radiation on the ground by use of Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS) data, (2) to develop a method estimating meteorological grid data by routine observation data on daily and hourly basis, and (3) to simulate crop growth on large areas by coupling of crop growth model and estimation model for meteorological data.
In order to obtain solar radiation distribution, satellite observed images are effective. We have improved existing model for estimating solar radiation by use of clear sky recognition algorithm and land use data with RMS Error of 16%. Next, we have developed method for estimating grid meteorological data (air temperature, wind speed and sunshine duration) from routinely observed data on daily and hourly basis, by use of terrain factor analysis method. Estimated meteorological values by this method indicated an improvement of accuracy by 33% rather than existing method.
In this study, we have demonstrated the use of a crop simulation model together with solar radiation data estimated by GMS images and meteorological data. The system showed rice yield predictions at RMS Error of 65.2kg/10a for Hokkaido prefecture in 2000, 2001 and 2002. We expect that the distribution of crop growth and crop yield by the simulation system developed in this study will be used for consulting farmers, analyzing crop damage by meteorological disaster and predicting crop yield change by climate change.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2002 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2001 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2001-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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