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DOI 10.3390/rs8060471
Title (Primary) In situ/remote sensing integration to assess forest health—a review
Author Pause, M.; Schweitzer, C.; Rosenthal, M.; Keuck, V.; Bumberger, J.; Dietrich, P. ORCID logo ; Heurich, M.; Jung, A.; Lausch, A.
Source Titel Remote Sensing
Year 2016
Department CLE; MET
Volume 8
Issue 6
Page From art. 471
Language englisch
Keywords remote sensing; in situ sampling; sensor networks; monitoring; standardization; forest health; sentinel satellites; Copernicus
UFZ wide themes RU1
Abstract For mapping, quantifying and monitoring regional and global forest health, satellite remote sensing provides fundamental data for the observation of spatial and temporal forest patterns and processes. While new remote-sensing technologies are able to detect forest data in high quality and large quantity, operational applications are still limited by deficits of in situ verification. In situ sampling data as input is required in order to add value to physical imaging remote sensing observations and possibilities to interlink the forest health assessment with biotic and abiotic factors. Numerous methods on how to link remote sensing and in situ data have been presented in the scientific literature using e.g. empirical and physical-based models. In situ data differs in type, quality and quantity between case studies. The irregular subsets of in situ data availability limit the exploitation of available satellite remote sensing data. To achieve a broad implementation of satellite remote sensing data in forest monitoring and management, a standardization of in situ data, workflows and products is essential and necessary for user acceptance. The key focus of the review is a discussion of concept and is designed to bridge gaps of understanding between forestry and remote sensing science community. Methodological approaches for in situ/remote-sensing implementation are organized and evaluated with respect to qualifying for forest monitoring. Research gaps and recommendations for standardization of remote-sensing based products are discussed. Concluding the importance of outstanding organizational work to provide a legally accepted framework for new information products in forestry are highlighted.
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Pause, M., Schweitzer, C., Rosenthal, M., Keuck, V., Bumberger, J., Dietrich, P., Heurich, M., Jung, A., Lausch, A. (2016):
In situ/remote sensing integration to assess forest health—a review
Remote Sens. 8 (6), art. 471 10.3390/rs8060471