Abstract:Effects of drought on crop production have been a prevailing challenge confronting farmers in Central America. Information on drought associated with cropping areas is deemed vital for officials to evaluate issues of crop production losses and food insecurity in the region. This study aimed to develop an approach for agricultural drought assessment in Central America, using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) landsurface temperature (LST) and enhanced vegetation index (EVI) data during Decemb… Show more
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