Monitoring tropical forest degradation using remote sensing. Challenges and opportunities in the Madre de Dios region, Peru
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rsase.2020.100337
Abstract: Abstract This article focuses on the identification, categorization and discussion of the significant contribution of anthropogenic and climatic factors in forest degradation in a region south of Peru. A combination of existing dataset, spatial analysis,… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; forest degradation; monitoring tropical; remote sensing ... See more keywords
Monitoring of tropical cyclone structures in ten years of RADARSAT-2 SAR images
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2019.111449
Abstract: Abstract The cross-polarized synthetic aperture radar (SAR) onboard the RADARSAT-2 satellite has the capability to simultaneously observe the tropical cyclone (TC) structure and ocean surface winds with high spatial resolution of ~1 km and large swath… read more here.
Keywords: wind; monitoring tropical; cyclone structures; tropical cyclone ... See more keywords
Protocol for Monitoring Tropical Forest Restoration
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DOI: 10.1177/1940082917697265
Abstract: Monitoring protocols are needed to evaluate the millions of hectares of land that are being proposed for forest restoration in the coming decades. Standardized proposals are critical to evaluate efficacy of restoration strategies, identify triggers… read more here.
Keywords: atlantic forest; protocol monitoring; monitoring tropical; protocol ... See more keywords