Using the Satellite Data in Dynamic Models of Crop Yield Forecasting

A. D. Kleshchenko, T. A. Goncharova, and T. A. Naidina

Considered is a possibility to use the satellite data in the dynamic models of crop yield forecasting. The interrelation between the surface and satellite data is established. It is demonstrated that the NDVI vegetation index of arable lands indicates rather well the seasonal variations of crop photosynthesis. Obtained is the equation of computing the leaf area index using the satellite data for grain crops. Presented are the results of the use of satellite information in the operating dynamic model of spring wheat yield forecast in Krasnodar krai.