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==Welcome to the Crop Monitoring Box documentation== ==Welcome to the Crop Monitoring Box documentation==
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 +===1. Introduction===
-===1 Introduction===+[[Chapter1|1.1.]] General introduction to crop forecasting and its methods.
-[[Chapter1|1.1]] General introduction to crop forecasting and its methods.+[[Chapter2|1.2.]] Crop forecasting philosophy of FAO, an overview.
-[[Chapter2|1.2]] Crop forecasting philosophy of FAO, an overview. +[[Chapter3|1.3.]] The principles of crop modelling and their implementation in the CMBox.
-[[Chapter3|1.3]] The principles of crop modelling and their implementation in the CMBox. +[[Chapter5|1.4.]] Crop yield forecasting with water balance calculations.
-[[Chapter5|1.4]] Crop forecasting with water budget calculations. +[[Chapter6|1.5.]] Introduction to CMBox software, data formats and GIS.
-[[Chapter6|1.5]] Introduction to CMBox software, data formats and GIS.+===2. A crop monitoring network ===
-===Setting up a crop monitoring network ===+[[Chapter7|2.1.]] The two basic modelling options: grid-based and station-based
-[[Chapter7|Chapter 7]]. The two basic modelling options: grid-based and station-based +[[Chapter8|2.2.]] Setting up a monitoring network.
-[[Chapter8|Chapter 8]]. Setting up a monitoring network. +[[Chapter9|2.3.]] Selection of a reference period.
-[[Chapter9|Chapter 9]]. Selection of a reference period. +===3. Gathering and calculating weather data ===
-===Gathering and calculating weather data ===+[[Chapter10|3.1]]. Entering and importing normal and actual weather data.
-[[Chapter10|Chapter 10]]. Entering and importing normal and actual weather data. +[[Chapter11|3.2]]. Computing the reference evapotranspiration ET<sub>0</sub>.
-[[Chapter11|Chapter 11]]. Computing the ET<sub>0</sub>. +[[Chapter12|3.3]]. Preparing and using the dekadal rainfall and ET<sub>0</sub> database for crop monitoring
-[[Chapter12|Chapter 12]]. Preparation of a ten-daily rainfall and ET<sub>0</sub> database for crop forecasting+===4. Gathering and calculating crop data ===
-===Gathering and calculating crop data ===+[[Chapter15|4.1]]. Defining cropping practices and conditions and preparation of polygons for main crop growing areas in the country.
-[[Chapter14|Chapter 14]]. Analysis of time series of climate and crops to identify trends, if they are present. Construction of detrended crop yield time series. +[[Chapter14|4.2]]. Analysis of time series of climate and crops to identify trends. Detrending yield.
-[[Chapter15|Chapter 15]]. Preparation of polygons for main crop growing areas in the country and define cropping practices and conditions.+===5. Techniques to use when data are unavailable===
-===Techniques to use when data are unavailable===+[[Chapter13|5.1]]. Introduction to Geostatistics and the spatial interpolation of weather and crop data.
-[[Chapter13|Chapter 13]]. Introduction to Geostatistics and the spatial interpolation of weather and crop data. +[[Chapter33|5.2]]. Filling gaps in agricultural statistics.
-[[Chapter13|Chapter 13]]. How to fill gaps in data records+===6. The FAO water balance model and its crop forecasting indicators===
-===The FAO water balance model and its crop forecasting indicators===+[[Chapter18|6.1.]] The FAO Water Balance Model. Monitoring crops.
-[[Chapter18|Chapter 16]]. Understanding the FAO Water Balance Model. Crops that can be monitored, including irrigated crops. +[[Chapter19|6.2.]] Gathering all data into the FAO AgroMetShell crop simulation software.
-[[Chapter19|Chapter 17]]. Gathering all into the FAO AgroMetShell (AMS) crop simulation software.+[[Chapter20|6.3.]] Run the Water Balance model. Understanding the output of the model.
-[[Chapter20|Chapter 18]]. Run Water Balance model for both historical and current seasons. Understanding the output of the model.+===7. From water balance indicators to yield estimates===
-===From water balance indicators to yield estimates===+[[Chapter22|7.1]]. Calibrate crop yields against water balance outputs and other variables.
-[[Chapter21|Chapter 19]]. Practical introduction to multiple regression techniques and the selection of variables through a principal components analysis+[[Chapter23|7.2]]. Considerations when computing crop yield maps and create forecasts.
-[[Chapter22|Chapter 20]]. Calibrate crop yields against water balance outputs and other variables against. +===8. Independent indicators===
-[[Chapter23|Chapter 21]]. Computing crop yield maps create forecasts.+[[Chapter21|8.1]]. Examples of other weather based indicators.
-===Independent indicators derived from satellite imagery===+[[Chapter4|8.2.]] Remote Sensing and its role in crop forecasting.
-[[Chapter4|Chapter 5.]] Introduction to Remote Sensing (CCD and NDVI) and its role in crop forecasting. +===9. Data and information dissemination===
-[[Chapter16|Chapter 22]]. Development of a standard procedure to define actual phenology (in particular crop planting date), based on local practice and satellite imagery +[[Chapter24|9.1]]. Prepare write-up of products for crop monitoring bulletins
-[[Chapter17|Chapter 23]]. The use of Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) images.+[[Chapter44|9.2]]. Outline of a Weather Impact Bulletin
-===Data and information dissemination===+===10. Setting up a crop monitoring system===
-[[Chapter23|Chapter 24]]. Using other monitoring products in crop forecasting+[[Chapter27|10.1]]. Introduction
-[[Chapter24|Chapter 25]]. Prepare write-up of the products above as inputs to national crop monitoring bulletins+[[Chapter25|10.2]]. Resources required
-===Setting up a crop monitoring system===+[[Chapter26|10.3]]. How to get assistance
-[[Chapter27|Chapter 26]]. Introduction 
-[[Chapter25|Chapter 27]]. Resources required+[[Glossary|Glossary]]
-[[Chapter26|Chapter 28]]. Where to get assistance 
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Welcome to the Crop Monitoring Box documentation


1. Introduction

1.1. General introduction to crop forecasting and its methods.

1.2. Crop forecasting philosophy of FAO, an overview.

1.3. The principles of crop modelling and their implementation in the CMBox.

1.4. Crop yield forecasting with water balance calculations.

1.5. Introduction to CMBox software, data formats and GIS.

2. A crop monitoring network

2.1. The two basic modelling options: grid-based and station-based

2.2. Setting up a monitoring network.

2.3. Selection of a reference period.

3. Gathering and calculating weather data

3.1. Entering and importing normal and actual weather data.

3.2. Computing the reference evapotranspiration ET0.

3.3. Preparing and using the dekadal rainfall and ET0 database for crop monitoring

4. Gathering and calculating crop data

4.1. Defining cropping practices and conditions and preparation of polygons for main crop growing areas in the country.

4.2. Analysis of time series of climate and crops to identify trends. Detrending yield.

5. Techniques to use when data are unavailable

5.1. Introduction to Geostatistics and the spatial interpolation of weather and crop data.

5.2. Filling gaps in agricultural statistics.

6. The FAO water balance model and its crop forecasting indicators

6.1. The FAO Water Balance Model. Monitoring crops.

6.2. Gathering all data into the FAO AgroMetShell crop simulation software.

6.3. Run the Water Balance model. Understanding the output of the model.

7. From water balance indicators to yield estimates

7.1. Calibrate crop yields against water balance outputs and other variables.

7.2. Considerations when computing crop yield maps and create forecasts.

8. Independent indicators

8.1. Examples of other weather based indicators.

8.2. Remote Sensing and its role in crop forecasting.

9. Data and information dissemination

9.1. Prepare write-up of products for crop monitoring bulletins

9.2. Outline of a Weather Impact Bulletin

10. Setting up a crop monitoring system

10.1. Introduction

10.2. Resources required

10.3. How to get assistance


Glossary




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