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Meteorological and associated data collected over agricultural fields in Pinal County, Arizona, 1989 and 1990

Open-File Report 95-122
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr95122

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Abstract

Data were collected at temporary meteorological stations installed in agricultural fields in Pinal County, Arizona, to evaluate the spatial and temporal variability of point data and to examine how station location affects ground-based meteorological data and the resulting values of evapotranspiration calculated using remotely sensed multispectral data from satellites. Time-specific data were collected to correspond with satellite overpasses from April to October 1989, and June 27-28, 1990. Meteorological data consisting of air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, solar radiation, and net radiation were collected at each station during all periods of the project. Supplementary measurements of soil temperature, soil heat flux density, and surface or canopy temperature were obtained at some locations during certain periods of the project. Additional data include information on data-collection periods, station positions, instrumentation, sensor heights, and field dimensions. Other data, which correspond to the extensive field measurements made in con- junction with satellite overpasses in 1989 and 1990, include crop type, canopy cover, canopy height, irrigation, cultivation, and orientation of rows. Field boundaries and crop types were mapped in a 2- to 3-square-kilometer area surrounding each meteorological station. Field data are presented in tabular and graphic form. Meteorological and supplementary data are available, upon request, in digital form.

Suggested Citation

Owen-Joyce, S.J., Brown, P.W., 1995, Meteorological and associated data collected over agricultural fields in Pinal County, Arizona, 1989 and 1990: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-122, vii, 52 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr95122.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Meteorological and associated data collected over agricultural fields in Pinal County, Arizona, 1989 and 1990
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 95-122
DOI 10.3133/ofr95122
Year Published 1995
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; U.S.G.S. Earth Science Information Center, Open-File Reports Section [distributor],
Description vii, 52 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
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