NDVI Maps for Scouting and Crop health monitoring
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Normalized Differential Vegetation Index (NDVI) Maps are a useful resource to view crop health variability, identify possible areas of poor plant stand, or show crop development status, helping advisors and producers to identify problem areas, and to make timely decisions. |
The method
Scouting maps are generated based on Landsat imagery, which have a revisit time of 16 days. Thus, the system will inform the coming satellite visit dates, when you will have available NDVI maps for scouting (provided that there are no cloud obstacles). An efficient option is to signup prior to the crop season, for monitoring purposes. The system will inform the satellite visit dates, depending on your fields location. See more technical info...
Applications
NDVI maps can be used for Scouting purposes, requesting NDVI maps at key dates as a guidance for field visits, or to facilitate crop monitoring by using all suitable images (with no cloud cover) during the crop season; usually there would be between 4 and 6 images available for analysis during the season
 NDVI map - June 26th, 2009 |
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| NDVI Maps at different dates, show how the crop health is evolving, as well as providing guidance in the field for scouting purposes |
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NDVI map - July 7th, 2009Share and distribute your farm information
Information provided by GeoAgro is available online, ready to use in a GIS, or popular formats such as Google Earth's .kmz format, or Adobe pdf formats.
| Download sample Productivity map in .kml format (you need to have Google Earth installed) |
Download sample P interpolated map in geospatial pdf format (you need to have Adobe reader or other Adobe software installed) |
This a great way to share the results with growers, investors or other team members, and also, to access your farm information from your smartphones
Support services
To assure the effective use of information, GeoAgro provides the following services:
- Tools: GeoAgro GIS has been designed to facilitate the whole process, and is provided as part of the service . This acts as an implementation platform, organizing and analyzing georeferenced information, simple to use and at the same time with powerful features for agronomic management (see more information) Information is also delivered in Google Earth and Adobe GeoSpatial pdf format, so it can be managed by users with no GIS experience, or you can use other GIS of your choice.
- Tech Support: As part of the service, our support team dedicated to assist clients in solving any issues that may arise when implementing the process. In the Support Center you can search for answers, review reference guides, troubleshooting, Frequently Asked Questions and other useful resources. Also, personalized support is available as part of the service.
- Training: GeoAgro's Training team can help you optimize information management for crop production and making effective use of technologies. Through Self-paced tutorials, Web-based seminars, or instructor-led online courses, you can find the best option for your needs. See training options...