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Land-atmosphere interaction patterns in southeastern South America using satellite products and climate models
The study identifies southeastern South America (SESA), specifically the Pampas ecoregion, as a strong land-atmosphere (L-A) interaction hotspot. Using AMSRE-LPRM soil moisture and MODIS land surface temperature products alongside climate models, the research found that L-A interactions are more intense and cover a larger spatial extent during dry summers compared to wet summers. While both X and C band soil moisture data identify the same hotspot location, they differ in intensity due to ecoregion characteristics.
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Document type: Research paper
From climate knowledge to action Towards usable climate science: Informing decisions and provision of climate services to the agriculture and water sectors of southeastern South America
The project 'Towards usable climate science' established an interdisciplinary network to provide climate services for sectors sensitive to climate, such as energy, water, agriculture, and health. It developed a consolidated database of meteorological records from 329 weather stations across southern South America, covering the period from 1961 to the present. Key outputs include a regional drought monitoring system with a focus on soil moisture and yield prediction software for soybean, maize, and wheat. In the Argentine Pampas region, the project achieved accurate yield predictions for 14 localities by linking the database with simulation models, providing data useful for estimating insurance indices.
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Document type: Fact sheet