Comparing leaf area index estimates in a Mediterranean forest using field measurements, Landsat 8, and Sentinel-2 data

Abstract Background Leaf area index (LAI) is a key indicator for the assessment of the canopy’s processes such as net primary production and evapotranspiration. For this reason, the LAI is often used as a key input parameter in ecosystem services’ modeling, which is emerging as a critical tool for s...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Sebastiani, Riccardo Salvati, Fausto Manes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-06-01
Series:Ecological Processes
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13717-023-00441-0