Modelling Site Index in Forest Stands Using Airborne Hyperspectral Imagery and Bi-Temporal Laser Scanner Data

In forest management, site index information is essential for planning silvicultural operations and forecasting forest development. Site index is most commonly expressed as the average height of the dominant trees at a certain index age, and can be determined either by photo interpretation, field me...

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Main Authors: Ole Martin Bollandsås, Hans Ole Ørka, Michele Dalponte, Terje Gobakken, Erik Næsset
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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ALS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/11/9/1020