Mapping agricultural drought hazard

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Daily maximum temperature and daily precipitation. Tables are computed to relate the KBDI to various precipitation regimes based upon the local climate.

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Mapping agricultural drought hazard

Data requirements to use: Daily maximum temperature and daily precipitation. Tables are computed to relate the KBDI to various precipitation regimes based upon the local climate.;

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Concise description:

Developed to identify drought in the early stages using a uniform method specific to the climate of the region. It is the net effect of evapotranspiration and precipitation in producing a moisture deficiency in the upper layers of the soil and also gives an indication of how much precipitation is needed for saturation of the soil and eliminating drought stress. Drought index specifically for fire potential assessment. It is a number representing the net effect of evapotranspiration and precipitation in producing cumulative moisture deficiency in deep duff and upper soil layers. It is a continuous index, relating to the flammability of organic material in the ground.

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Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI)

ISO 19115:2003/19139

1.0

http://www.droughtmanagement.info/indices/