LAI Retrieval Based on PROSPECT-SAILH Model from Multi-Angular Data of WiDAS Imaging System

Abstract:

The aim of this study is to assess the capability of estimating Leaf Area Index (LAI) from high spatial resolution multi-angular Vis-NIR remote sensing data of WiDAS (Wide-Angle Infrared Dual-mode Line/Area Array Scanner) imaging system by inverting the coupled radiative transfer models PROSPECT-SAILH. Based on simulations from SAILH canopy reflectance model and PROSPECT leaf optical properties model, a Look-up Table (LUT) which describes the relationship between multi-angular canopy reflectance and LAI has been produced. Then the LAI can be retrieved from LUT by directly matching canopy reflectance of six view directions and four spectral bands with LAI. The inversion results are validated by field data, and by comparing the retrieval results of single-angular remote sensing data with multi-angular remote sensing data, we can found that the view angle takes the obvious impact on the LAI retrieval of single-angular data and that high accurate LAI can be obtained from the high resolution multi-angular remote sensing technology.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 518-523)
• Pages: 5697-5703
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.518-523.5697
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Zhao Yan Liu, Ling Ling Ma, Ling Li Tang, Yong Gang Qian
• Keywords: LAI, Multi-Angular Remote Sensing, PROSPECT-SAILH, Retrieval

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