Agricultural Droughts: NASA's AI for Monitoring and Anticipating Water Shortages

70% of emerged land is affected by drought, according to NASA data. Agricultural droughts have a significant impact on global food production and food security. NASA has developed a system called SERVIR, which uses satellite data to monitor drought globally.

The SERVIR System and NASA's AI Tools

The SERVIR system uses Landsat and MODIS satellite data to monitor drought. NASA's AI tools predict water needs for crops and optimize water management. Satellite data is analyzed to determine areas affected by drought and the crops most impacted.