AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The dataset provides dekadal interception data in mm/day, representing the evaporation of rainfall intercepted by vegetation.
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Data is available from 2009 to 2025 and is provided by FAO UN every 10 days.
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The dataset has a pixel size of 248.2 meters and a single band named
L1-I-D. -
This dataset is free to use for scientific and research purposes, consistent with FAO's open data principles.
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The dataset can be explored and analyzed using Google Earth Engine.
- Dataset Availability
- 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z–2025-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- FAO UN
- Cadence
- 10 Days
- Tags
Description
The interception (I) data component (dekadal, in mm/day) represents the evaporation of intercepted rainfall from the vegetation canopy. Interception is the process where rainfall is captured by the leaves. Part of this captured rainfall will evaporate again. The value of each pixel represents the average daily evaporated interception for that specific dekad.
Bands
Pixel Size
248.2 meters
Bands
| Name | Units | Scale | Pixel Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L1-I-D |
mm | 0.1 | meters | Interception (Dekadal) [mm] |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is mandated to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate information related to nutrition, food, and agriculture. In this regard, it publishes a number of databases on topics related to FAO's mandate, and encourages the use of them for scientific and research purposes. Consistent with the principles of openness and sharing envisioned under the Open Data Licensing For Statistical Databases, and consistent with the mandate of FAO, data from the Water Productivity Open Access Portal (WaPOR), as part of AQUASTAT - FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, is available free to the user community.
Citations
FAO 2023. WaPOR Database Methodology: Level 1. Remote Sensing for Water Productivity Technical Report: Methodology Series. Rome, FAO. 72 pages.
FAO 2023. WaPOR V3 Database Methodology. Remote Sensing for Water Productivity Technical Report: Methodology Series. Rome, FAO. https://www.fao.org/3/cc6964en/cc6964en.pdf
Explore with Earth Engine
Code Editor (JavaScript)
var coll = ee.ImageCollection('FAO/WAPOR/3/L1_I_D'); var image = coll.first(); Map.setCenter(17.5, 20, 3); Map.addLayer(image, {min: 0, max: 50});