HOW TO PURCHASE THE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION MAPS

The maps consist of average annual and average monthly evapotranspiration for each of areal potential, point potential and areal actual evapotranspiration (39 maps). Mortons complimentary relationship areal evapotranspiration model was used to derive the values. Further details are available at the following web page

The maps are available in the following formats:

1. Hard copy

A bound set of high resolution maps in A3 format plus commentary printed to a high quality.  The map set also includes a transparent overlay of the AWRC river basins. This overlay simplifies the process of estimating evapotranspiration over river basins of interest. The cost of the map set is $33 plus packaging and postage (2001 price). Contact details to obtain a copy are:

Publications Section
Bureau of Meteorology
Level 6
700 Collins St
Docklands  3008

Ph: 03-96694312
Fax: 03-96694699
Email: publications@bom.gov.au

2. Digital copy

A CD-ROM containing the following is available:
. High resolution images of the printed maps.
.Gridded data set for each of the maps (39 fields) for use in GIS

A more detailed description and price information are available on the following web pages: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/how/newproducts/IDCetcd.shtml http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/how/newproducts/IDCetgrids.shtml

Electronic download of the above can also be arranged.

Also available in digital format are national coverage of average annual and average monthly data for the following:
Rainfall
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Sunshine Duration