| Abstract: | Spatiotemporal data from satellite remote sensing and surface meteorology networks have made it possible to continuously monitor global plant production, and to identify global trends associated with land cover/use and climate change. Gross primary production (GPP) and net primary production (NPP) are routinely derived from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) onboard satellites Terra and Aqua, and estimates generally agree with independent measurements at validation sites across the globe. However, the accuracy of GPP and NPP estimates in some regions may be limited by the quality of model input variables and heterogeneity at fine spatial scales. We developed new methods for deriving model inputs (i.e., land cover, leaf area, and photosynthetically active radiation absorbed by plant canopies) from airborne laser altimetry (LiDAR) and Quickbird multispectral data at resolutions ranging from about 30??m to 1??km. In addition, LiDAR-derived biomass was used as a means for computing carbon-use efficiency. Spatial variables were used with temporal data from ground-based monitoring stations to compute a six-year GPP and NPP time series for a 3600??ha study site in the Great Lakes region of North America. Model results compared favorably with independent observations from a 400??m flux tower and a process-based ecosystem model (BIOME-BGC), but only after removing vapor pressure deficit as a constraint on photosynthesis from the MODIS global algorithm. Fine-resolution inputs captured more of the spatial variability, but estimates were similar to coarse-resolution data when integrated across the entire landscape. Failure to account for wetlands had little impact on landscape-scale estimates, because vegetation structure, composition, and conversion efficiencies were similar to upland plant communities. Plant productivity estimates were noticeably improved using LiDAR-derived variables, while uncertainties associated with land cover generalizations and wetlands in this largely forested landscape were considered less important. |
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| Citation Author: | Cook, B. D.; Bolstad, P. V.; Naesset, E.; Anderson, R. S.; Garrigues, S.; Morisette, J. T.; Nickeson, J.; Davis, K. J. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Remote Sensing of Environment |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Using LiDAR and quickbird data to model plant production and quantify uncertainties associated with wetland detection and land cover generalizations; 2009; Article; Journal; Remote Sensing of Environment; Cook, B. D.; Bolstad, P. V.; Naesset, E.; Anderson, R. S.; Garrigues, S.; Morisette, J. T.; Nickeson, J.; Davis, K. J. |
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| Citation Volume: | 113 |
| Citation Year: | 2009 |
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| Text: | Using LiDAR and quickbird data to model plant production and quantify uncertainties associated with wetland detection and land cover generalizations; 2009; Article; Journal; Remote Sensing of Environment; Cook, B. D.; Bolstad, P. V.; Naesset, E.; Anderson, R. S.; Garrigues, S.; Morisette, J. T.; Nickeson, J.; Davis, K. J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2009.06.017 |
| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00 -0600 |
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