A Study of Different Methods for Estimating Cold Hours and Their Comparison with the Actual Calculation of Such Hours Obtained in Córdoba
Using the proposed method, the effective cold hours for particular months and years can be estimated, which allows a correct description (definition) of the agro-climatic conditions during the cold period in a particular region. To ensure good fruit production both in quality and quantity, as well a...
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Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias
1983
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/agris/article/view/909 |
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| Sumario: | Using the proposed method, the effective cold hours for particular months and years can be estimated, which allows a correct description (definition) of the agro-climatic conditions during the cold period in a particular region. To ensure good fruit production both in quality and quantity, as well as to ensure that the useful life span of the fruit trees is the maximum possible, it is essential that the actual cold period of a given region coincides, to a great extent, with the cold requirements of the plants under consideration. This paper reviews and compares different methods and formulae to estimate the number of cold hours with the real number of cold hours (< 7°C) registered during the 1937/75 period at the Observatory of the Córdoba Meteorological Service (Latitude 31° 24' S - Longitude: 64° 11' W of G.; Height above sea level: 425 m). The basis of each method or formula is briefly explained and reference is made to its performance throughout the period analyzed. Furthermore, taking one of the methods studied (Dr. Sharpe's) as a basis, a formula for the estimation of cold hours in Córdoba has been proposed, which has proved to be the most adequate method of estimation. |
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