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OverviewInformation-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 technologies such as satellite remote sensing data analysis and Geographical Information system for assessment. Assessment procedures utilising the various parameters of importance from various sources for micro level management that would enhance the effectiveness of management practice are dealt in detail. Resource availability and affected group determine the relief assistance for the present event and information that would help them in their realisation and preparedness for the forthcoming years by select countries is highlighted. This would help in the formulation of schemes for event mitigation and area development plans. The readers would gain complete knowledge on drought. This book is expected to act as a guide in preparing people as effective natural resource utilizationist under drought situations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. NagarajanPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: 2010 ed. Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.857kg ISBN: 9789048124992ISBN 10: 9048124999 Pages: 429 Publication Date: 06 October 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsMeteorology.- Water Resources.- Agriculture.- Drought Indices.- Satellite Remote Sensing.- Spatial Data and Geographical Information System.- Vulnerability Assessment.- Resources, Drought Events and Management Profile of Countries.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |