Improved climate and weather maps
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2-25-2019
Journal Title
Grains Research and Development Corporation
Keywords
climate, weather, mapping, rainfall, south west land division, frost
Disciplines
Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Atmospheric Sciences | Climate
Abstract
In 2018, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) produced a wide range of climate and weather maps.
New maps include rainfall decile maps using Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) weather data for the South West Land Division (SWLD). These maps differ from equivalent Bureau of Meteorology maps, as they use historical data from 1975 to 2017 rather than 1900 to 2017.
Flexible selection of date range, reference years, and dataset(s) (BoM and/or DPIRD weather stations) has improved our ability map weather. For example
- Frost occurrence and severity maps for individual frost events,
- Plant available soil water maps now include ten soil type specific options; and
- Potential yield maps now include multiple evaporation, water use efficiency, and seasonal finish options.
Recommended Citation
Hepworth, A,
Guthrie, M M,
and
Evans, F H.
(2019), Improved climate and weather maps. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/cs_researchrpts/4
