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Refining Drought Assessment: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Condition Monitoring Observer Reports in Missouri (2018–2024)

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Pubblicato in:Atmosphere vol. 16, no. 4 (2025), p. 389
Autore principale: Weaver, Sarah M
Altri autori: Lupo, Anthony R, Hunt, Sherry, Noel, Aloysius
Pubblicazione:
MDPI AG
Soggetti:
Missouri
United States > US
Climate adaptation
Drought monitoring
Agricultural production
Classification
Trends
Resource management
Dimensional analysis
Environmental monitoring
Water shortages
Atmospheric blocking
Drought
Hydrology
Drought conditions
Keywords
Condition monitoring
Hydrologic drought
Agriculture
Precipitation
Blocking patterns
Drought index
Atmospheric processes
Climate change adaptation
Environmental impact
Water resources
Drought development
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Abstract:In this study, we propose an enhanced methodology for assessing drought conditions through the systematic categorization of Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMORs) from Missouri between 2018 and 2024. Our approach introduces a novel classification framework to categorize drought impacts—meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socioeconomic—and aligns the analysis with established United States Drought Monitor (USDM) severity classifications. To complement this framework, we incorporate the New Drought Index (NDI), a recently developed quantitative metric that integrates atmospheric anomalies. Brief consideration is also given to atmospheric blocking patterns, which influence drought development. Advanced text processing techniques are employed to bridge qualitative and quantitative insights. The findings underscore the importance of integrating observer insights, atmospheric processes, and advanced indices to refine drought monitoring, inform climate adaptation strategies, and support proactive resource management.
ISSN:2073-4433
DOI:10.3390/atmos16040389
Fonte:Publicly Available Content Database