Mapping Forest Cover in Northeast China from Chinese HJ-1 Satellite Data Using an Object-Based Algorithm

Mapping Forest Cover in Northeast China from Chinese HJ-1 Satellite Data Using an Object-Based Algorithm

Forest plays a significant role in the global carbon budget and ecological processes. The precise mapping of forest cover can help significantly reduce uncertainties in the estimation of terrestrial carbon balance. A reliable and operational method is necessary for a rapid regional forest mapping. I...

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Main Authors: Chunying Ren, Bai Zhang, Zongming Wang, Lin Li, Mingming Jia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
forest mapping
Northeast China
HJ-1 imagery
object-oriented classification
MCD12Q1
GlobCover
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/12/4452

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