Modelling of changes in evapotranspiration for an area in Peninsular Malaysia

Abstract

A study was carried out to check the sensitivity of evapotranspiration estimation due to changes in climate. The study used 30 years of data from the meteorological station in the FELCRA paddy estate, Seberang Perak, Peninsular Malaysia. The effect of changes in the climatic variables, temperature, solar radiation, relative humidity and wind speed on evapotranspiration were analyzed.

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Keywords

Evapotranspiration, estimation methods, climate change, global warming

Citation

Shui, L. T., Najim, M. M. M., Haque, M. A., & Feng, H. Y. (2005). Modelling of Changes in Evapotranspiration for an Area in Peninsular Malaysia. P ertanika J ournal, 237.

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