ASSESSMENT BIOCLIMATE POTENTIAL OF MONGOLIA ...

The purpose of this study was to assess bioclimate potential of Mongolia based on the satellite image and meteorological observation data. In this research were applied hydrothermal coefficient, biological effectiveness index, bioclimatic potential coefficient that Selyaninov, Ivanov and Shashko developed formula, respectively. The analysis used time series MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) products (MOD 11, MOD16) averaged over 16 days from January to December 2000-2014 with a resolution of 1 km, monthly rainfall data 2000-2014 from TRMM (Tropical Rainfall Measure Mission) satellite with a resolution of 0.25 degree and monthly air temperature and lack of moisture data 2000-2014 from Meteorological station. We generated spatial distribution maps hydrothermal coefficient, biological effectiveness index, and bio-climate potential of Mongolia. As shown in the results evaluation bio-climate potential is possible using GIS and remote sensing technology based on a satellite imagery and meteorological data. The above mentioned 3 formulas evaluation for bioclimate potential can be used to save time planning and management for climate assessment and it allows for the possibility of justifying policy decisions with science.