@inproceedings{8923ed3266454397b13e066c319516f4,
title = "Estimation of biomass in mixed forests using polarimetric SAR data",
abstract = "Information on the forest biomass is needed, besides global environmental modelling applications, in finding natural resources for use by the forest industry. The possibility to acquire information on the biomass of a forest using polarimetric SAR data has been studied. The SAR data from the AIRSAR sensor, collected in the MAESTRO-1 campaign in a German test site (mixed forest), was used. The correlation coefficient between P-HV amplitude and the forest biomass was 0.72. The estimation standard error using a linear regression model was 140 m3/ha in an area where the stem volume varies from 0 to 800 m3/ha. A P-HV radar would be an efficient tool in mapping of forest biomass in large, unaccessible areas of natural forest.",
keywords = "Coniferous forest, Forest biomass, SAR",
author = "Yrj{\"o} Rauste",
year = "1992",
doi = "10.1109/IGARSS.1992.576835",
language = "English",
isbn = "0-7803-0138-2",
series = "IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium Proceedings",
publisher = "IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers",
pages = "789--791",
editor = "Ruby Williamson and Tammy Stein",
booktitle = "International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 1992)",
address = "United States",
note = "12th Annual International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 1992 ; Conference date: 26-05-1992 Through 29-05-1992",
}