Harnessing single polarization doppler weather radars for tracking Desert Locust Swarms

Desert locusts are notorious agriculture pests prompting billions in losses and global food scarcity concerns. With billions of these locusts invading agrarian lands, this is no longer a thing of the past. This study taps into the existing doppler weather radar (DWR) infrastructure which was origina...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2024-10
Main Authors: Anjita, N A, Indu, J, Thiruvengadam, P, Dixit, Vishal, Rastogi, Arpita, Bagavath Singh Arul Malar Kannan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Early warning systems
Locusts
Meteorological radar
Pests
Polarization
Radar tracking
Weather
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Summary:Desert locusts are notorious agriculture pests prompting billions in losses and global food scarcity concerns. With billions of these locusts invading agrarian lands, this is no longer a thing of the past. This study taps into the existing doppler weather radar (DWR) infrastructure which was originally deployed for meteorological applications. This study demonstrates a systematic approach to distinctly identify and track concentrations of desert locust swarms in near real time using single polarization radars. Findings reveal the potential to establish early warning systems with lead times of around 7 hours and spatial coverage of approximately 100 kilometers. Embracing these technological advancements are crucial to safeguard agricultural landscapes and upload global food security.
ISSN:2331-8422