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Mokarram, M; Mirsoleimani, A (2022). Determining microclimates, required weather stations, and suitable fruit tree species by using remote sensing techniques: A case study in an arid and subtropical region. ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH, 69(10), 3571-3583.

Abstract
To efficiently manage agricultural lands and increase their productivity, the number of meteorological stations needs to be determined, based on the climatic diversity. Darab region in southeastern Iran, which is a hub of agricultural and horticultural production, has only one synoptic station despite its diverse climatic conditions. So, the study's purpose is to determine microclimates, the number of meteorological stations necessary, and the types of plants suitable for cultivation based on landforms, altitudes, and temperatures. The temperature zoning maps were prepared by the IDW method (meteorological stations near the study area) and MODIS satellite image for every month for an average of 15 years (2004-2019). In order to determine the relationship between temperature classes and topographic features, the digital elevation model and topographic position index (TPI) were used, respectively. For each microclimate in the study area, different types of tropical, subtropical, and temperate tree cultivars were determined. According to the results, there are six microclimates in the study area. Correlation results between topography, rainfall and temperature indicate that there is a strong link (R-2 = 0.91) between these variables. From these values, 6 classes with 6 microclimates can be determined for the study area, which indicates that 6 meteorological stations are needed. In order to increase productivity, one of the major innovations of this study focused on the relationship between the type of landforms in the region and the type of vegetation. The results showed that canyons, shallow valleys, plains small, open slopes, upper slopes, hills in valleys, and mid-slope ridges are suitable for growing tropical plants; canyons, u-shaped valleys, hills in valleys, and mid-slope ridges are suitable for cultivation of subtropical plants; and upland drainages, canyons, upper slopes, mid-slope ridges, and mountain tops are suitable for cultivation of temperate plants. (C)2022 COSPAR. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

DOI:
10.1016/j.asr.2022.02.033

ISSN:
1879-1948