Managing and Optimizing Irrigation by Satellite Tools (MOIST)
The Projekt (MOIST ) provides new, scientifically based satellite products to farmers in Denmark and abroad for intelligent irrigation management. The potential value of MOIST is high both in economic and environmental terms. The project will lead to increased crop yields, better management of water resources and reduced environmental impact of agricultural production. The unique contribution of MOIST results from a joint effort of agronomists, remote sensing scientists and IT architects working closely together to generate new knowledge and overcome the limitations of current technologies. MOIST includes remote sensing research, development of more precise irrigation strategies and the testing and dissemination to users in Denmark and elsewhere. In the advanced satellite products, a new approach to combine data from optical and radar sensors ensures timeliness and high quality output. The output will directly benefit Danish farmers, and the export potential to other regions of the World is large.