Advanced Earth observation techniques in forest biodiversity and carbon sequestration mapping

Integrating multisource Earth observation (EO) data and methods allows studying forest biodiversity and carbon sequestration related questions at various spatial and temporal scales. We aim to develop and produce novel remotely sensed variables describing biodiversity and ecosystem properties using a multi-sensor approach. We utilize 1) optical satellite images (e.g. Sentinel, Landsat), 2) airborne laser scanning data, and 3) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Optical remote sensing covers large geographical areas at 10-30 m spatial resolution and temporal span of several decades. Laser scanning is a superb method to capture the 3D structure of forested ecosystems with sub-meter accuracy, and…