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Compendium on methods and tools to evaluate impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate
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AgroMetShell
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Description
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AgroMetShell is an integrated toolbox of several software packages which helps professionals in
National Agrometeorological Services, agronomic research and food security units etc. to assess the
impact of climatic conditions on crops, to analyze climate risks and to perform regional crop
forecasting using statistical and crop modelling approaches. It allows an integrated analysis of
ground data and low resolution satellite information under a common interface.
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Appropriate Use
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Applicable to the assessment of current and future climatic impacts on crops, derivation of
management options for the growing season possible.
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Scope
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All locations; agricultural sector.
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Key Output
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Crop-specific soil water balance, agronomic/agrometeorological indicators to assess crop conditions,
e.g. crop water consumption (potential evapotranspiration), rainfall probabilities, growing season
characteristics.
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Key Input
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Climate, crop and soils data sets.
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Ease of Use
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Relatively easy to use for qualified experts with appropriate background.
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Training Required
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Yes
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Training Available
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Included in CM Box training modules offered by FAO.
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Computer Requirements
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PC Windows 98 and above.
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Documentation
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http://www.fao.org/nr/climpag/aw_6_en.asp and http://www.hoefsloot.com/agrometshell.htm
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Applications
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National Early Warning Systems for Food Security. National Agrometeorological Services. See also:
http://www.hoefsloot.com/agrometshell.htm.
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Contacts for Framework, Documentation, Technical Assistance
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Michele Bernardi
Environment, Climate Change and Bioenergy Division (NRC), FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
Rome, Italy;
e-mail: michele.bernardi@fao.org.
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Cost
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No cost to obtain software and documentation.
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References
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http://www.hoefsloot.com/agrometshell.htm and http://www.fao.org/nr/climpag/aw_6_en.asp
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