The Philippine rice information system (PRiSM): An operational monitoring and information system on rice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-28-2022
Abstract
The Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM) is an operational monitoring and information system that delivers timely information on rice production at a national level. PRiSM uses time series Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and smartphone-based field surveys to gather actual crop growth parameters. Pre-processing of SAR is done automatically, and a rule-based algorithm and a crop simulation model are used to classify rice areas and estimate yield. The PRiSM products consist of: (i) rice area; (ii) start of season (SoS) maps or planting dates; and (iii) mid-season forecast and end of season yield estimates. Data generated by PRiSM are analyzed, validated and shared with target users through its website (). The users of PRiSM data include the Department of Agriculture Central and Regional Field Offices, government agencies, universities, and private sectors. This chapter presents the PRiSM data from 2016 to 2018. The technology, partnership, achievements, and lessons learned in establishing the remote sensing-based national rice monitoring system are also presented.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Remote Sensing of Agriculture and Land Cover/Land Use Changes in South and Southeast Asian Countries
First Page
133
Last Page
150
Recommended Citation
Mabalay, M., Raviz, J., Alosnos, E., Barbieri, M., Quicho, E., Bibar, J., Barroga, M., Coñado, M., Mabalot, P., Mirandilla, J., Arocena, A., Maloom, J., Bello, G., Cariño, E., de Mesa, G., Detoito, N., Gonzaga, H., Martin, N., Tejada, M., Vives, M., Lastimoso, M., Bumagat, D., Cayaban, H., Barroga, M., Bayot, R., Callejo, A., Paguirigan, N., Gutierrez, M., Romuga, G., Amanquiton, F., Gan, J., Banasihan, E., & Guevarra, C. (2022). The Philippine rice information system (PRiSM): An operational monitoring and information system on rice. Remote Sensing of Agriculture and Land Cover/Land Use Changes in South and Southeast Asian Countries, 133-150. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92365-5_7