Use of Remote Sensing in the Modeling of Forest Productivity

Gholz, H. L. (EDT); Nakane, Kaneyuki (EDT); Shimoda, Haruhisa (EDT)

ISBN 10: 9401062900 / ISBN 13: 9789401062909

Published by Springer, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Use of Remote Sensing in the Modeling of Forest Productivity
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9401062900
• ISBN 13: 9789401062909
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Forests comprise the greatest storage of carbon on land, provide fuel for millions, are the habitat for most terrestrial biodiversity, and are critical to the economies of many countries. Yet changes in the extent and dynamics of forests are inherently difficult to detect and quantify. Remote sensing technologies may facilitate the measurement of some key forest properties which, when combined with other information contained in various computer models, may allow for the quantification of critical forest functions. This book explores how remote sensing and computer modeling can be combined to estimate changes in the carbon storage, or productivity, of forests - from the level of the leaf to the level of the globe. Land managers, researchers, policy makers and students will all find stimulating discussions among an international set of experts at the cutting edge of the interface between science, technology and management.

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This book explores how remote sensing and computer modeling can be combined to estimate changes in the carbon storage, or productivity, of forests - from the level of the leaf to the level of the globe. Land managers, researchers, policy makers and students will all find stimulating discussions among an international set of experts at the cutting edge of the interface between science, technology and management.