| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84514 | Computers and Electronics in Agriculture | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Software used for estimating reference evapotranspiration (ET0) has been developing in various directions. The main goal of this paper is to present an approach based on Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) paradigm for modeling and estimating ET0. The FAO-56 Penman–Monteith (FAO-56 PM) and Hargreaves equation are used for estimating monthly ET0.The weather data for this study were obtained from CIMIS for Davis weather station. The FAO-56 PM and Hargreaves ET0 values estimated using ET Web service were compared to corresponding CIMIS PM ET0 estimates. The proposed model based on Web services implemented to the FAO-56 PM and Hargreaves equations has good performances and can be used in estimating ET0 and has ability to complete missing weather data.
► We developed a Web service for modeling and estimating reference evapotranspiration. ► We validated the model using the weather data from CIMIS for Davis weather station. ► FAO-56 PM and Hargreaves ET0 values estimated using ET Web service. ► Estimated values were compared to corresponding CIMIS PM ET0 estimates. ► The proposed model has ability to complete missing weather data.
