Drought Assessment

• Main Author: Nagarajan, R. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2010.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Meteorology.; Natural disasters.; Remote sensing.; Agriculture.; Environmental management.; Water pollution.; Earth Sciences.; Natural Hazards.; Environmental Management.; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry.

Information-based decision-making during drought, often brings out some of the excellent practices that are prevalent in society / individuals. This book is designed to provide information on the drought process, meteorological, hydrological, agriculture, socio-economic aspects and available technol...

Table of Contents:

• Meteorology
• Water Resources
• Agriculture
• Drought Indices
• Satellite Remote Sensing
• Spatial Data and Geographical Information System
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Resources, Drought Events and Management Profile of Countries.