Space4IRRIG: Tool for identifying, characterizing and monitoring irrigated crops
- Creators
- Space Climate Observatory
- Others:
- Le Centre d'Etudes Spatiales de la Biosphère (CESBIO)
- MEOSS
- Chambre d'Agriculture du Tarn (CA 81)
- Syndicat Mixte d'Aménagement de la vallée de la Durance (SMAVD)
- Chambre Régionale d'Agriculture d'Occitanie (CRA Occitanie)
- Chambre Régionale d'Agriculture de PACA (CRA PACA)
- Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM)
- Société du Canal de Provence (SCP)
- CNES
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Description
The Space4IRRIG project addresses the challenges of climate change and increasing water demand by providing decision-making tools for sustainable water resource management, particularly in agricultural irrigation.
Key Features:
- Utilizes satellite data (Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2) for high-resolution and frequent monitoring.
- Developed the MEO-Irrigation platform, offering over 20 cartographic indicators, including:
- Mapping irrigated and non-irrigated crops.
- Monitoring water withdrawals, irrigation history, and agricultural practices (e.g., irrigated UAA evolution, crop-specific irrigation).
- Tracking water body dynamics and quality.
Who Is It For?
- Farmers and Agricultural Groups:
- Plan and optimize irrigation.
- Adapt crops to water availability and improve yields.
- Water Managers and Policymakers:
- Allocate water resources efficiently.
- Develop climate-resilient strategies and prevent water conflicts.
Space4IRRIG empowers users with data-driven tools to enhance understanding of irrigation practices and water resources, facilitating effective climate adaptation strategies. With tools validated on experimental sites in France, the project holds significant potential for national and global application, promoting sustainable agriculture and water management.