Hyperspectral remote sensing tools for quantifying plant litter and invasive species in arid ecosystems
Green vegetation can be monitored and distinguished using visible and infrared multiband and hyperspectral remote sensing methods. The problem has been in identifying and distinguishing the nonphotosynthetically active radiation (PAR) landscape components, such as litters and soils, from green vegetation [35-38]. Additionally, distinguishing different species of green vegetation is challenging using the relatively few bands available on most satellite sensors. This chapter focuses both on previously published work by Nagler et al. [35-38] that identified hyperspectral remote sensing characteristics that distinguish between green vegetation, soil, and litter (or senescent vegetation), and on new research conducted to aid in distinguishing invasive species from the mixed landcover surface.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2012 |
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Title | Hyperspectral remote sensing tools for quantifying plant litter and invasive species in arid ecosystems |
DOI | 10.1201/b11222-23 |
Authors | Pamela L. Nagler, B. B. Maruthi Sridhar, Aaryn Dyami Olsson, Edward P. Glenn, Willem J.D. van Leeuwen |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70158620 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Southwest Biological Science Center |