Design and characterization of spatial units for monitoring global impacts of…

Abstract: This paper describes the design and characterization of a limited number of areas to be used as spatial monitoring and reporting units (MRU) by Crop- Watch, the global crop monitoring system (http://www.cropwatch.com.cn/) hosted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The MRUs are modified and adapted from an existing standard vegetation zoning map. They are designed to be areas of unifo…