Essays about: "NOAA"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 23 essays containing the word NOAA.

  1. 11. Assessment of spatio-temporal patterns of NDVI in response to precipitation using NOAA-AVHRR rainfall estimate and NDVI data from 1996-2008, Ethiopia

    University essay from Institutionen för naturgeografi och kvartärgeologi (INK)

    Author : Getahun Tadesse Kabthimer; [2012]
    Keywords : NOAA AVHRR; NDVI; rainfall estimates; land cover classes.;

    Abstract : The role of remote sensing data for monitoring different parameters in the study of ecosystems has been increasing. Particularly the development of different indices has played a great role to study the properties of vegetation and vegetation dynamics in large countries. READ MORE

  3. 12. Significance of soil moisture on vegetation greenness in the African Sahel from 1982 to 2008

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Mohamed Ahmed; [2012]
    Keywords : geography; NDVI; soil moisture; time series analysis; Sahel; remote sensing; temporal correlation; physical geography; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Popular science The Sahel is a semi-arid eco-climatic transition zone in northern Africa separating the Sahara desert from the Africa’s tropical forest. The Sahel word in Arabic language means “shore” which is linguistically describes the appearances of vegetation as a shoreline defining the boundary of the Sahara desert. READ MORE

  4. 13. Aerosol light absorption measurement techniques : a comparison of methods from field data and laboratory experimentation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Christine Walsh; [2012]
    Keywords : filter-based correction; difference method; in-situ techniques; filter-based instruments; absorption; physical geography; aerosol; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Popular science Currently, there is a global drive to better understand the influences behind our changing climate. With each passing decade, the world has observed dramatic changes in weather patterns, seasonal temperatures, and our surrounding natural environments. READ MORE

  5. 14. Climate variability and satellite : observed vegetation responses in Tanzania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Wilbert Timiza; [2011]
    Keywords : NOAA-AVHRR-NDVI; rainfall; sea surface temperature; Tanzania; trend; correlation; climate variability; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate and vegetation growth of an area are interrelated processes; both take place on small to global scales. However, climate change and variability impacts on vegetation in most places in the world including Tanzania is of great concern since vegetation supports many socio-economic sectors, and plays a crucial role in atmospheric greenhouse gas moderation. READ MORE

  6. 15. Green feed in the marine fish farming : how to communicate water benchmarks to stakeholders

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Therese A.M. Jansson; [2009]
    Keywords : Aquaculture; Sustainability; Communication; Benchmarketing ; Waterquality;

    Abstract : Global catch fishery is said to been oppressed to its limit (Boyd & Schmittou, 1999), further implying aquaculture might be the only solution to the world demand for fishery products. The applied term aquaculture in this paper refers to the one used by NOAA (2008); breeding, rearing, and harvesting of plants and animals in all kind of water environments, including but not limited to ponds, rivers, lakes, and the ocean. READ MORE