Estimation of the boreal forest LAI using C-band SAR

Terhikki Manninen, P. Stenberg, M. Rautiainen, P. Smolander, P. Voipio

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Abstract

A method for retrieval of leaf area index (LAI) using C-band SAR (ERS and Radarsat) VV/HH polarisation ratio was derived for boreal forests. The regression between LAI and the intensity ratio was found to vary with tree species.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIGARSS 2003
Subtitle of host publication2003 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Pages1631-1633
ISBN (Print)978-0-7803-7929-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2003 - Toulouse, France
Duration: 21 Jul 200325 Jul 2003

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2003
Abbreviated titleIGARSS 2003
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityToulouse
Period21/07/0325/07/03

Keywords

  • C-band
  • SAR
  • microwaves
  • leaf area index
  • boreal forest
  • Scots pine

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