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Heatwaves Disrupt Plant Functioning: An Evidence Using Flux-Tower and Satellites

N R Patel N R Patel | May 3, 2024 | 1249 Views
“Heat-wave or extremely hotter temperature these days resulting from on-going El Nino, temporary global warming and seasonality are becoming “steroid” to carbon release and vegetation systems” N.R. Patel and Shweta Pokhariyal Heatwaves are not merely temperature spikes; they pose significant health risks and environmental consequences. Quantitatively, it is extreme weather event defined by rise in temperature with certain thresholds over Continue Reading »

Remote Sensing of Fog: Spatially and temporally continuous estimation and monitoring

Pooja Jindal Pooja Jindal | May 1, 2024 | 782 Views
Fog is a visible aggregate of water droplets suspended in the air which reduces the visibility at ground level. Depending on the concentration of water droplets in the air, the visibility may range from the appearance of haze to almost zero visibility.  As per the International meteorological vocabulary, the low visibility conditions shall come under foggy conditions when the visibility Continue Reading »

Satellite Based Observations of Forest Fires, 2024 in Uttarakhand

Arijit Roy Arijit Roy | April 26, 2024 | 1474 Views
Arijit Roy, Shailja Mamgain, CM Bhatt and Harish Karnatak Wildfires in Uttarakhand have become a recurring phenomenon over the years, which are getting intensified with the changing climate over time. Wildfire season in Uttarakhand starts from mid-February, characterized by dry weather and fuel condition owing to rising temperatures. These conditions persist till mid-June, posing substantial challenges to the forest fire Continue Reading »

Innovative technologies for smart education

Dr. Harish Karnatak Dr. Harish Karnatak | April 22, 2024 | 2224 Views
The computer technology is primarily used for automation of various human activities. The automation process using computation methods is done by software programmes which enables transfer of human intelligence into the computer systems. Utilization of advanced computation technologies for training and education especially development of innovative learning contents is very important. The innovative learning contents in educational technologies are emerging Continue Reading »

Microwave SAR Remote Sensing Applications in Tea Plantations

Dr. Dipanwita Haldar Dr. Dipanwita Haldar | April 19, 2024 | 1080 Views
Dipanwita Haldar and Suresh Kumar India is the second largest producer of tea after China. Tea requires a moderately hot and humid climate. Climate influences yield, crop distribution and quality. Tea grows best on well-drained fertile acid soil on high lands. Tea grows best in areas with a maximum temperature of 16-32ºC and a well distributed rainfall of about 150 cm per Continue Reading »