Topographic Correction for Biomass Retrieval from P-band SAR Data in Boreal Forests
Other conference contribution, 2010
The influence of the ground slope on radar backscatter
has been proven to be greater for lower radar frequencies due
to deeper canopy penetration. In this study, multiple heading, Pband
SAR data of boreal forest in Sweden was used to find a
model for topographic correction for improved biomass retrieval.
Eleven models were tested and the best model was selected. The
selected model was then used for biomass retrieval. Even by
means of the most simplified approach, forest biomass could be
established with a root-mean-square error of approximately 50
t/ha for HV and 66 t/ha for HH.
topography
biomass
Synthetic Aperture Radar
P-band
boreal forest
Author
Maciej Soja
Chalmers, Earth and Space Sciences, Radar Remote Sensing
Gustaf Sandberg
Chalmers, Earth and Space Sciences, Radar Remote Sensing
Lars Ulander
Chalmers, Earth and Space Sciences, Radar Remote Sensing
Proceedings of IGARSS 2010 Symposium, Remote Sensing: Global Vision for Local Action, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 25-30 July, 2010
4776-4779 5653944
978-1-4244-9564-1 (ISBN)
Driving Forces
Sustainable development
Subject Categories
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural Science
Roots
Basic sciences
DOI
10.1109/IGARSS.2010.5653944
ISBN
978-1-4244-9564-1