The Uncertainty of Nighttime Light Data in Estimating Carbon Dioxide Emissions in China: A Comparison between DMSP-OLS and NPP-VIIRS

Nighttime light data can characterize urbanization, economic development, population density, energy consumption and other human activities. Additionally, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are closely related to the scope and intensity of human activities. In this study, we assess the utility of nightt...

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Main Authors: Xiwen Zhang, Jiansheng Wu, Jian Peng, Qiwen Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/9/8/797