Beland et al 2019 Accepted Version - Forest Management & Management.pdf (1.22 MB)
On promoting the use of lidar systems in forest ecosystem research
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 18:33 authored by Martin Beland, Geoffrey Parker, Ben Sparrow, David Harding, Laura Chasmer, Stuart Phinn, Alexander AntonarakisAlexander Antonarakis, Alan StrahlerForest structure is an important driver of ecosystem dynamics, including the exchange of carbon, water and energy between canopies and the atmosphere. Structural descriptors are also used in numerous studies of ecological processes and ecosystem services. Over the last 20+ years, lidar technology has fundamentally changed the way we observe and describe forest structure, and it will continue to impact the ways in which we investigate and monitor the relations between forest structure and functions. Here we present the currently available lidar system types (ground, air, and space-based), we highlight opportunities and challenges associated with each system, as well as challenges associated with a wider use of lidar technology and wider availability of lidar derived products. We also suggest pathways for lidar to further contribute to addressing questions in forest ecosystem science and increase benefits to a wider community of researchers.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Accepted version
Journal
Forest Ecology and ManagementISSN
0378-1127Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
Issue
117484Volume
450Page range
1-9Department affiliated with
- Geography Publications
Research groups affiliated with
- climate@sussex Publications
Full text available
- Yes
Peer reviewed?
- Yes