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Step by Step Calculation of the Penman-Monteith Evapotranspiration (FAO-56 Method)

Lincoln Zotarelli, Michael Dukes, , Kati Migliaccio, andKelly Morgan


Release Date: 7/31/2020

Reviewed At: 12/5/2024

DOI: edis-ae459-2010

Water Resources

Abstract

Provides a step-by-step calculation of the reference evapotranspiration (FAO-56 method) for a given location from the available weather data. Includes references.

About this Publication

This document is AE459, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 2010. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

Authors

Lincoln Zotarelli
Lincoln Zotarelli
Specialist
University of Florida

professor and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Michael Dukes
Michael Dukes
Specialist
University of Florida

director, UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program, associate dean for special initiatives, UF/IFAS Extension, professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and director, Center for Land Use Efficiency, Gainesville, FL

Consuelo C. Romero
Consuelo C. Romero

former postdoctoral researcher, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Gainesville, FL

Kati Migliaccio
Kati Migliaccio
Specialist
University of Florida

dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and professor of water conservation, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Kelly Morgan
Kelly Morgan
Specialist
University of Florida

professor emeritus, soil fertility and water management, UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Gainesville, FL

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