ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGES

Estimates of aboveground biomass (AGB) in forests have been made in the context of climate change mitigation. There were limited studies about Falcata aboveground biomass and carbon stock estimation using the traditional method; however, that is time-intensive and expensive. Hence, this study was ex...

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Main Authors: J. L. E. Gesta, J. M. Fernandez, R. S. Lina, J. R. Santillan
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Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2023-02-01
Series:The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
Online Access:https://www.int-arch-photogramm-remote-sens-spatial-inf-sci.net/XLVIII-4-W6-2022/117/2023/isprs-archives-XLVIII-4-W6-2022-117-2023.pdf
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author J. L. E. Gesta
J. L. E. Gesta
J. M. Fernandez
R. S. Lina
J. R. Santillan
J. R. Santillan
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J. M. Fernandez
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description Estimates of aboveground biomass (AGB) in forests have been made in the context of climate change mitigation. There were limited studies about Falcata aboveground biomass and carbon stock estimation using the traditional method; however, that is time-intensive and expensive. Hence, this study was executed to utilize remote sensing and assess the potential of the synergistic use of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images in estimating the AGB and carbon stock of Falcata. The methodology consists of boundary demarcation of Falcata plantations in Butuan City, development of aboveground biomass models, and estimation and mapping of aboveground biomass and carbon stock. Among the developed models, the model which is the combination of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 has the highest coefficient of determination (R<sup>2</sup>) of 0.632 and lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 1.94 ton/pixel and was found to perform best in predicting the AGB and carbon stock of 4-year-old Falcata and performed poorly in 1-year-old Falcata. Nevertheless, its overall R<sup>2</sup> and RMSE have proven that the model is moderately good and acceptable in predicting AGB of all stand ages of Falcata and, indirectly, the carbon stock. This study demonstrates that combining satellites generates a robust and more accurate AGB and Carbon Stock model than the models derived from the individual satellites.
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spelling doaj.art-b85318db4856475cafddf124c5902c9a2023-02-07T15:02:16ZengCopernicus PublicationsThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences1682-17502194-90342023-02-01XLVIII-4-W6-202211712210.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-4-W6-2022-117-2023ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGESJ. L. E. Gesta0J. L. E. Gesta1J. M. Fernandez2R. S. Lina3J. R. Santillan4J. R. Santillan5Department of Geodetic Engineering, College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, 8600, PhilippinesCaraga Center for Geo-Informatics, Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, 8600, PhilippinesDepartment of Geodetic Engineering, College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, 8600, PhilippinesDepartment of Geodetic Engineering, College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, 8600, PhilippinesDepartment of Geodetic Engineering, College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, 8600, PhilippinesCaraga Center for Geo-Informatics, Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, 8600, PhilippinesEstimates of aboveground biomass (AGB) in forests have been made in the context of climate change mitigation. There were limited studies about Falcata aboveground biomass and carbon stock estimation using the traditional method; however, that is time-intensive and expensive. Hence, this study was executed to utilize remote sensing and assess the potential of the synergistic use of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images in estimating the AGB and carbon stock of Falcata. The methodology consists of boundary demarcation of Falcata plantations in Butuan City, development of aboveground biomass models, and estimation and mapping of aboveground biomass and carbon stock. Among the developed models, the model which is the combination of Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 has the highest coefficient of determination (R<sup>2</sup>) of 0.632 and lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 1.94 ton/pixel and was found to perform best in predicting the AGB and carbon stock of 4-year-old Falcata and performed poorly in 1-year-old Falcata. Nevertheless, its overall R<sup>2</sup> and RMSE have proven that the model is moderately good and acceptable in predicting AGB of all stand ages of Falcata and, indirectly, the carbon stock. This study demonstrates that combining satellites generates a robust and more accurate AGB and Carbon Stock model than the models derived from the individual satellites.https://www.int-arch-photogramm-remote-sens-spatial-inf-sci.net/XLVIII-4-W6-2022/117/2023/isprs-archives-XLVIII-4-W6-2022-117-2023.pdf
spellingShingle J. L. E. Gesta
J. L. E. Gesta
J. M. Fernandez
R. S. Lina
J. R. Santillan
J. R. Santillan
ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGES
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
title ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGES
title_full ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGES
title_fullStr ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGES
title_full_unstemmed ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGES
title_short ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AND CARBON STOCK ESTIMATION OF FALCATA THROUGH THE SYNERGISTIC USE OF SENTINEL-1 AND SENTINEL-2 IMAGES
title_sort aboveground biomass and carbon stock estimation of falcata through the synergistic use of sentinel 1 and sentinel 2 images
url https://www.int-arch-photogramm-remote-sens-spatial-inf-sci.net/XLVIII-4-W6-2022/117/2023/isprs-archives-XLVIII-4-W6-2022-117-2023.pdf
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