Modeling Sugar Cane Evapotranspiration Using UAV Thermal and Multispectral Images in Northeast Brazil.
| dc.contributor | FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAÍBA; FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAÍBA; FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAÍBA; FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAÍBA; LUCIO ANDRE DE CASTRO JORGE, CNPDIA; UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO; UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO; FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAÍBA; FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAÍBA. | |
| dc.creator | OLIVEIRA JUNIOR, M. E. de | |
| dc.creator | NASCIMENTO, A. F. do | |
| dc.creator | CARNEIRO, E. A. | |
| dc.creator | BERTRAND, G. F. | |
| dc.creator | JORGE, L. A. de C. | |
| dc.creator | COBALCHINI, E. R. O. | |
| dc.creator | WENDLAND, E. | |
| dc.creator | BORGES, V. P. | |
| dc.creator | MELO, D. de C. D. | |
| dc.date | 2026-06-15T14:48:24Z | |
| dc.date | 2026-06-15T14:48:24Z | |
| dc.date | 2026-06-15 | |
| dc.date | 2026 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T04:30:03Z | |
| dc.description | Understanding crop water use is essential for improving agricultural water management and ensuring sustainable food production, especially in regions with limited water re sources. Evapotranspiration (ET) is a key component of the hydrological cycle, directly influencing irrigation planning and crop productivity. However, accurately estimating ET at local scales remains a challenge due to the limitations of conventional measurement methods and the difficulty of integrating high-resolution remote sensing data. This study investigates the estimation of terrestrial evapotranspiration (ET) in a sugarcane cultivation area located in the northern coastal region of Paraíba, Brazil, using meteorological data and aerial images acquired by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). We adapted the PT-JPL model to estimate ET at the local scale, using thermal and multispectral imagery obtained from UAVs. Data validation was performed using surface energy balance measurements obtained from a micrometeorological tower, thereby enabling comparison of estimated and observed ET values. The results demonstrated strong correlations between modeled predictions and field measurements of net radiation (R2 = 0.85), with performance metrics indicating moderate reliability for local-scale simulated ET when compared to flux-tower based ET (R2 = 0.48; RMSE ≈ 0.045 mm/30 min). This research highlights the potential of integrating UAV-based remote sensing with the PT-JPL model to improve understanding of crop water use, support irrigation management, and contribute to sustainable agricul tural practices. | |
| dc.format | 21 p. | |
| dc.identifier | AgriEngineering, v. 8, 149, 2026 | |
| dc.identifier | http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1187578 | |
| dc.identifier | https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering8040149 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/463288 | |
| dc.language | eng | |
| dc.rights | openAccess | |
| dc.subject | Crop monitoring | |
| dc.title | Modeling Sugar Cane Evapotranspiration Using UAV Thermal and Multispectral Images in Northeast Brazil. | |
| dc.type | Artigo de periódico |
