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Choose the tutorial for your DMAP-AI workflow

DMAP-AI is the full platform. Start with the point-based SPI video tutorial for a quick walkthrough, use the written Research Version guide for detailed explanations, and review the Farmer Version page for the planned crop-aware decision-support workflow.

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Video tutorialPoint-based SPI workflow
Research VersionFree point-based SPI workflow
Farmer VersionExpanded crop-aware workflow

Select a guide

Choose the guide that matches your need. The video tutorial gives a fast visual walkthrough, the Research Version guide provides detailed written help, and the Farmer Version page is kept separate for the expanded crop-aware workflow.

Video tutorial

Point-Based SPI Drought Analysis Video

Watch a complete DMAP-AI walkthrough showing how to select a location, run SPI analysis, review the Table, Charts, Severity, Wavelet, Copula, Interpretation, JSON, and Export tabs, then save the project for later use.

  • Best quick start for new users who want to see the full workflow before running their own analysis.
  • Covers AI interpretation, JSON output, selected export items, and saved projects.
  • Includes chapter links and related pages for the app, written tutorial, and methods documentation.
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Research Version Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions for the free DMAP-AI Research Version. This guide should explain how to sign in, select a point, choose NASA POWER or ERA5-Land/CDS, run SPI, read tables and charts, review severity, wavelet and copula outputs, save runs, and understand practical thresholds.

  • Best starting point for instructors, researchers, consultants, engineers, scientists, and first-time users.
  • Current free workflow: SPI, historical mode, yearly point-based analysis.
  • NASA POWER is the default data source; ERA5-Land/CDS is an advanced option.
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Platform expansion

Farmer Version Page

A separate page for the expanded Farmer Version. This guide should focus on farmer and advisor questions: how dry it is now, what the short-term moisture risk is, which fields or regions need attention first, and how to explain the next 2–4 weeks to decision-makers.

  • Designed as an expanded crop-aware drought-risk interpretation workflow.
  • Planned focus: crop type, growth stage, short-term drought indicators, and practical messages.
  • Should stay separate from the Research Version guide so the free educational workflow and farmer decision-support workflow remain clear.
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