Past data
Weather data collected in recent years by Living Labs highlight changes in environmental conditions, showing an acceleration of desertification processes. These data provide an essential historical reference and the starting point for proposed and ongoing activities aimed at countering the phenomena of desiccation in the Mediterranean basin.
Temperatures
Temperatures are a crucial element in our study on combating desertification. Monitoring seasonal temperature variations and rising temperature trends will help us better understand the impact of global warming on vulnerable regions.
Humidity
Atmospheric humidity plays a fundamental role in strategies to prevent desertification. Its measurement allows us to assess the degree of aridity of an area and to identify areas at risk, directing our actions towards the conservation of water resources.
Wind
Wind is a particle transport agent and can contribute to soil erosion. In our project, we analyse wind speed and direction to better understand how it influences the spreading of sands and the desertification process.
Rains
Rainfall is crucial for the vegetation and water balance of an area. We study rainfall patterns in order to develop sustainable water management strategies and to prevent rainfall loss in regions at risk of desertification.
Solar radiation
Solar radiation is an essential energy source for plant growth. We examine the amount and distribution of this radiation to assess the potential for sustainable agriculture and to understand how desertification can alter this important environmental factor.