Agrometeorological warning monitoring and forescasting system for São Paulo State with emphasis on environmental quality

• Grant number: 01/13943-3
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - São Paulo State Integrated Hydrometeorology System - Sihesp
• Start date: October 01, 2004
• End date: July 31, 2007
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Agronomy - Agricultural Meteorology
• Principal Investigator: Orivaldo Brunini
• Grantee: Orivaldo Brunini
• Host Institution: Instituto Agronômico (IAC). Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios (APTA). Secretaria de Agricultura e Abastecimento (São Paulo - Estado). Campinas , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The main scope of this research project is to establish a Regional Automated Weather Stations Network based on 120 AWS (Automatic Weather Station), a Satellite Antena and 2 water quality system. The major framework is to provide to research and teaching institutions with reliable weather information's. To support the scope AWS network some research projects will be carried on and a Regional Agrometeorological System will be installed in São Paulo State. Further details are in the pages enclosed herewith. The overall scope of this project, as well as, the related research and services with the estimated costs are presented in a separated copy. (AU)