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Lars Eklundh

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Remotely Sensed Herbaceous Rangelands Biomass from African Rangelands : Validation and Uncertainties

Author

  • Mahendra K. Pal
  • Jonas Ardö
  • Lars Eklundh
  • Zhanzhang Cai
  • Torbern Tagesson
  • Aleksander Wieckowski
  • Robert Buitenwerf
  • Charles Davison
  • Donvan Grobler
  • Michael Munk
  • Paul Senty
  • Adama Lo
  • Patrick Griffiths

Summary, in English

This research explores herbaceous biomass estimation in African rangelands through remote sensing, emphasizing challenges and uncertainties. Comparing remote sensing data with ground validation, the study addresses spatiotemporal variations, employing advanced models and validation techniques. Harmonizing and calibrating ground data from four African countries, the research provides insights into optimal biomass accumulation periods. Results highlight complexities in validation due to diverse data collection and preparation methods. The study contributes to refining biomass estimation models and emphasizes collaborative efforts for accurate assessments in ecologically significant landscapes.

Department/s

  • Dept of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science
  • BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate
  • LU Profile Area: Nature-based future solutions
  • MERGE: ModElling the Regional and Global Earth system

Publishing year

2024

Language

English

Pages

4986-4990

Publication/Series

International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)

Document type

Conference paper

Publisher

IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Topic

  • Physical Geography

Keywords

  • Aboveground Biomass Dry Weight
  • African Rangelands
  • Biomass
  • Dry Weight
  • Ground-truth Aboveground Biomass Dry Weight
  • Herbaceous Rangelands Biomass
  • Remote Sensing
  • Vegetation Productivity

Conference name

2024 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2024

Conference date

2024-07-07 - 2024-07-12

Conference place

Athens, Greece

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 9798350360325