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Leaf area index estimation in maize and soybean using UAV LiDAR data
Leaf area index (LAI) is a vital input variable for crop growth and yield prediction models. Therefore, rapid and accurate crop LAI estimates can...
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Use of airborne LiDAR to predict fine dead fuel load in Mediterranean forest stands of Southern Europe
BackgroundMediterranean forests are increasingly threatened by wildfires, with fuel load playing a crucial role in fire dynamics and behaviors....
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Exploring UAS-lidar as a sampling tool for satellite-based AGB estimations in the Miombo woodland of Zambia
To date, only a limited number of studies have utilized remote sensing imagery to estimate aboveground biomass (AGB) in the Miombo ecoregion using...
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Detecting urban tree canopy using convolutional neural networks with aerial images and LiDAR data
The detection of urban tree canopy plays a crucial role in assessing the ecosystem of trees and reducing greenhouse gases in smart cities. This...
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Hyperspectral lidar for monitoring high-resolution activity patterns of African stingless bee species
BackgroundStingless bees are vital pollinators and honey producers in the tropics. Research on stingless bees is generally underrepresented compared...
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Role of LiDAR remote sensing in identifying physiognomic traits of alpine treeline: a global review
Alpine treeline ecotones act as early warning systems for detecting the impact of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems. The physiognomic traits...
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Lidar-derived estimates of forest structure in response to fire frequency
BackgroundLongleaf pine ( Pinus palustris ) ecosystems are recognized as biodiversity hotspots, and their sustainability is tightly coupled to a...
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Effect of sample size on the estimation of forest inventory attributes using airborne LiDAR data in large-scale subtropical areas
Key messageSample size (number of plots) may significantly affect the accuracy of forest attribute estimations using airborne LiDAR data in...
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Informing the Conservation of Ephemerally Flooded Wetlands Using Hydrologic Regime and LiDAR-Based Habitat Assessments
Integrated assessments of wetland hydrologic regimes and other environmental factors are key to understanding the ecology of species breeding in...
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Improved estimation of aboveground biomass of regional coniferous forests integrating UAV-LiDAR strip data, Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 imageries
BackgroundForest aboveground biomass (AGB) is not only the basis for estimating forest carbon storage, but also an important parameter for evaluating...
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Forest fire, thinning, and flood in wildland-urban interface: UAV and lidar-based estimate of natural disaster impacts
ContextWildland-urban interface (WUI) areas are facing increased forest fire risks and extreme precipitation events due to climate change, which can...
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Combining acoustic tracking and LiDAR to study bat flight behaviour in three-dimensional space
BackgroundHabitat structure strongly influences niche differentiation, facilitates predator avoidance, and drives species-specific foraging...
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Automatic tree detection and attribute characterization using portable terrestrial lidar
Key messageThis study details a methodology to automatically detect the positions of and dasometric information about individual Eucalyptus trees...
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Error estimation of trunk diameter and tree height measured with a backpack LiDAR system in Japanese plantation forests
Trunk biomass in a forest is necessary information for good forest management. The trunk biomass is usually calculated by an allometric formula using...
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Multitemporal lidar captures heterogeneity in fuel loads and consumption on the Kaibab Plateau
BackgroundCharacterization of physical fuel distributions across heterogeneous landscapes is needed to understand fire behavior, account for smoke...
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Scheimpflug lidar range profiling of bee activity patterns and spatial distributions
BackgroundRecent declines of honeybees and simplifications of wild bee communities, at least partly attributed to changes of agricultural landscapes,...
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Simulating cable corridors based on terrestrial LiDAR data
This article introduces a new basis for optimising cable corridor layouts in timber extraction on steep terrain by using a digital twin of a forest....
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Canopy gap patterns in Mediterranean forests: a spatio-temporal characterization using airborne LiDAR data
ContextIn the last century European forests are experiencing tree damage and mortality rise and it is expected to continue due to increased...
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Canopy characterization of sweet chestnut coppice in the north of spain from lidar data
The Leaf Area Index ( LAI ) is a key parameter that helps to understand the connection between canopy structure and ecosystem functions. In this study,...
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Revealing functional responses in habitat selection of rocky features and rugged terrain by Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) using LiDAR data
ContextMany carnivores are attracted to rugged terrain, rocky areas, and conspicuous relief features. However, most of the previous research is...
