This book, Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture and Agrometeorology, provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, techniques, and applications of remote sensing and geospatial technologies in modern agricultural and agrometeorological practices. With the growing demand for precision farming and climate-resilient agriculture, the book offers a timely and practical resource for students, researchers, professionals, and policymakers.

Beginning with the fundamentals of remote sensing, the book guides readers through essential concepts such as data acquisition, pre-processing, and the retrieval of key biophysical parameters. It elaborates on the working of data acquisition systems, image processing workflows, and modern tools for information extraction, enabling readers to handle and interpret satellite data effectively. The volume covers specialized topics including microwave remote sensing, and the integration of GIS and GPS for spatial analysis. Chapters on crop discrimination, and monitoring of abiotic and biotic stresses, demonstrate the power of remote sensing in crop health surveillance and precision agriculture.

Crucial land-based applications are detailed in chapters on soil resource inventory, land use mapping, and the use of remote sensing in watershed planning and management highlighting its role in sustainable natural resource management. The book also addresses crop yield modeling, production forecasting, and the use of satellite data in weather prediction, enhancing the relevance of remote sensing in real-time decision-making. A major highlight of the book is its emphasis on remote sensing-driven agrometeorological advisories, showing how space-based technologies support farmers with timely, location-specific, and actionable information. Through an applied and interdisciplinary approach, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to harness remote sensing for sustainable agricultural development, resource optimization, and improved climate risk management.

BV Ramana Rao has been a towering figure in the field of Agricultural Meteorology, with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. He began his academic journey at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, where he taught Agricultural Meteorology from 1966 to 1979. Subsequently, he joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and served in various key capacities until his superannuation in April 2000. He held the position of Head, Division of Climatology, Wind Power, and Solar Energy Utilization at ICAR- CAZRI, Jodhpur, and later became the Founder Project Coordinator of the pioneering AICRP on Agrometeorology, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, from December 1984 to March 1994.

Professor Rao’s contributions to the advancement of agrometeorology are both foundational and transformative. His research significantly shaped key areas such as agroclimatic characterization, delineation of efficient cropping zones, crop-weather modeling, classification and management of agricultural droughts, and operational agrometeorology. He has published over 150 research papers, including 50 papers in high-impact international journals, reflecting his global scientific standing. In addition, he has authored 20 books and monographs, along with numerous technical and scientific bulletins. He served with distinction as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Agrometeorology for an impressive 14 years (2009–2023), elevating the journal’s stature and influence in the global agrometeorological community. He was awarded the prestigious British Council Fellowship (1986–87) for advanced training at the University of Reading, UK. In recognition of his lifelong contributions to the field, he was honored with the title of Honorary Fellow (2011) and conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award (2025) by the Association of Agrometeorologists.

Surender Singh brings with him over thirty-five years of distinguished experience in the field of agrometeorology, marked by excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and academic administration. He earned his PhD in Agrometeorology under the mentorship of Dr V Uma Maheswara Rao and has served in various esteemed capacities at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India  including Principal Scientist, Professor & Head, Senior Scientist, Assistant Scientist, Advisor (Recruitments), and Assoc Director (Students’ Counseling and Placement). A meritorious scholar, he is the recipient of two Gold Medals-one for Best Research Work during his doctoral program, and the other for the Best PhD Dissertation, awarded by the then President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. He was twice offered the prestigious UK Universities Vice Chancellors’ Scholarship under the Commonwealth Fellowship Program for higher studies. His international academic journey includes post-doctoral fellowships at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy; Instituto Agronômico, Campinas, Brazil; and BOKU-Met – Institute of Meteorology and Climatology, Vienna, Austria.

Dr Singh is a life member of numerous professional societies, including the Association of Agrometeorologists, Indian Meteorological Society, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, International Society for Agrometeorology, Society for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management, ESPERE, European Drought Centre and SAFOAM. He has organized several national-level trainings, seminars, and symposia in Agrometeorology and allied fields. His academic contributions include over 250 publications, encompassing research papers, popular articles, manuals, teaching aids, and book chapters. In addition, he has authored 30 books and monographs, along with numerous technical and scientific bulletins. He has served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Agrometeorology, Vice President of Association of Agrometeorologists and contributed internationally as Research Collaborator with MARCO (Japan) and SPARC, ETH Zurich (Switzerland).  His expertise has been recognized globally, with appointments to the Expert Team on Agrometeorology (CAgM-WMO, Geneva) from 2018 to 2020, and as a Core Committee Member on Agriculture-Drought at WMO, Geneva for two consecutive terms (2021–24 and 2024–27). He also serves as an External Expert for Research Project Evaluation at the COST Association, European Union, Brussels. A dedicated mentor, Dr. Singh has guided numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students who now serve in prominent positions across India. Widely traveled, he has represented India across the globe in academic and scientific forums. In recognition of his exemplary achievements and enduring impact on agrometeorological science, he was conferred the prestigious title of Fellow of the Association of Agrometeorologists (FAAM) in 2024.

Som Pal Singh has more than twenty five years of experience with PhD in the field of Agrometeorology. Worked in Agrometeorology encompassing teaching, research, extension and administration at various capacities at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India. Over the years, he advanced through the academic ranks—Assistant Professor (2000–2009), Associate Professor (2009–2015), and Professor (since 2015). His expertise lies in climate change studies and the application of Remote Sensing and GIS in agriculture, reflected in his active involvement with modeling crop–weather relationships, microclimate modifications, evapotranspiration, agro-advisory services, and water productivity across Punjab’s diverse agroclimatic zones.  Published more than 200 research papers, popular articles, manuals/teaching aids and research bulletins/book chapters etc. Performed responsibilities as Editor - Journal of Agrometeorology. He has guided 5 PhD and 14 MSc  students placed in department of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, Govt. of Punjab, State Agricultural Universities, ICAR Institutes and abroad.

He is life member of, Association of Agrometeorologist, Anand,  Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Dehradun,  Indian Society of Agrophysics, New Delhi, Indian Society of Geomatics, Dehradun, Society for Advancement of Human &  Nature (SADHNA), Solan,  and  Indian Society of Agricultural Science, New Delhi. Presently he is the President, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Dehradun (Ludhiana Chapter),  Vice President, Indian Society of Geomatics  (Ludhiana Chapter) and Treasurer, Association of Agrometeorologists (Ludhiana Chapter).

V Uma Maheswara Rao is a seasoned expert in Agrometeorology, with over four decades of extensive experience in teaching, research, extension, and academic administration. He holds a PhD in the broad field of Agrometeorology and has served in various distinguished roles including Project Coordinator, Principal Scientist, Professor & Head, Agrometeorologist, and Assistant Scientist at CCS Haryana Agricultural University and under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Throughout his career, Dr Rao has been instrumental in shaping the growth and direction of agrometeorological science in India. He has actively contributed to the development and dissemination of agrometeorological knowledge by organizing and leading numerous national and international training programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives, aimed at empowering students, researchers, and field professionals alike. He is a life member of several esteemed professional and scientific organizations, including the Indian Meteorological Society, The Arid Zone Research Association of India, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Association of Agrometeorologists, International Society for Agrometeorology and The Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture. He has served as President of Association of Agrometeorologists.

With an exceptional academic footprint, he has authored and published more than 345 scholarly contributions, including research papers, popular articles, manuals, teaching aids, bulletins, and book chapters. In addition, he has authored 35 books and monographs, along with numerous technical and scientific bulletins. His leadership and expertise were globally acknowledged when he served as a member of the CCl-ET-IIC of the World Meteorological Organization, Geneva (2014–2017). He was also appointed to the XI Plan High Powered Review Committee of the MoES, Govt of India, in 2012. In recognition of his visionary leadership, the prestigious Chaudhary Devi Lal Award for the Best AICRP on Agrometeorology was conferred by ICAR in 2014, under his stewardship as Project Coordinator. A passionate mentor, he has guided a large number of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, many of whom now hold key positions across the country in the domain of Agrometeorology. His professional engagements have taken him to numerous countries, representing India in various scientific forums and collaborative projects. His vast experience, dedication to education, and deep commitment to agrometeorological research continue to inspire the next generation of scientists and practitioners.

Chapter 1.Fundamentals of Remote Sensing    
Chapter 2.Remote Sensing Data Acquisition and Pre-processing    
Chapter 3.Key Remote Sensing Parameters and Their Retrieval    
Chapter 4.Data Acquisition Systems, Processing, Storage, and Dissemination    
Chapter 5.Visual and Digital Image Processing and Information Extraction    
Chapter 6.Microwave Remote Sensing    
Chapter 7.GIS and GPS Applications in Remote Sensing    
Chapter 8.Discrimination of Crops and Monitoring Abiotic and Biotic Stresses Using Remote Sensing    
Chapter 9.Soil Resource Inventory and Land Use    
Chapter 10.Use of Remote Sensing in Watershed Planning and Management    
Chapter 11.Crop Yield Modeling and Crop Production Estimation    
Chapter 12.Use of Satellite Data in Weather Forecasting    
Chapter 13.Remote Sensing Applications in Agrometeorological Advisories