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http://dx.doi.org/10.5532/KJAFM.2015.17.2.144

Agrometeorological Observation Environment and Periodic Report of Korea Meteorological Administration: Current Status and Suggestions  

Choi, Sung-Won (National Center for AgroMeteorology)
Lee, Seung-Jae (National Center for AgroMeteorology)
Kim, Joon (National Center for AgroMeteorology)
Lee, Byong-Lyol (National Center for AgroMeteorology)
Kim, Kyu-Rang (Applied Meteorology Research Division, National Institute of Meteorological Research)
Choi, Byoung-Choel (Applied Meteorology Research Division, National Institute of Meteorological Research)
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Korean Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology / v.17, no.2, 2015 , pp. 144-155 More about this Journal
Abstract
Since the relocation project of equipment in 2011, the overall circumstances of KMA's agrometeorological observation have been significantly improved. Some concerns, however, emerged as a result of the evaluation of observational circumstances in terms of quality assurance after the field surveys on all stations. In order to improve the situation, we suggest: (1) establishment of clear management responsibilities, (2) enhancement of mutual cooperation system between relevant organizations, (3) detailed records of the changes in the observational circumstances, (4) standardization of equipment and sensors, (5) installation of unified information boards, (6) transfer of inappropriate facilities to an adjacent cropland and (7) setup of automated evaporation pan. In order to effectively utilize the high-quality data obtained through improvement of observational circumstances and an elaborate quality control, it is recommended to publish and disseminate regular reports on agrometeorological observations. To produce such a report on a trial basis, we have investigated different types of regular reports issued by domestic and foreign organizations, publication periods, geographical scope, main contents and amount. Based on our current situation, it would be beneficial to learn from the cases of Germany and Canada, which summarize mainly the distinctive agrometeorological phenomena occurred over the past years across the country.
Keywords
Agrometeorology; Quality assurance; Quality control; Observational circumstances; Agrometeorological report;
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