desertification in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions is a global environmental problem. considering theincreasing importance of desertification and its complexity, the necessity of giving attention to desertification criteria andindices is essential. models and methods such as medalus, unep-fao, and others have been proposed on local andnational scales. in this research, imdpa was selec...

desertification refers to land degradation phenomenon in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, resulting from various factors including climate variation and human activities. for evaluation and mapping of desertification many research have been conducted leading to regional and local models. in this research, among different existing methods imdpa was selected and desertification intensity ...

knowledge of behavior climatic indexes can be help to planning future programs bahabad study area in the eastern part of the province of yazd with a hot and dry climate, high potential evapotranspiration and low rainfall has a high potential for desertification. the aim of this research is evaluation of classification intensity by imdpa model with emphasis to climate criteria. the indices inclu...