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Detection of vegetation degradation on Swedish mountainous heaths at an early stage by image interpretation

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Mountainous vegetation in general is sensitive as it has low resilience and low productivity. They are sensitive to mechanical damage, and quick detection methods have been devised with a high degree of accuracy.

Author: Allard, Anna
Publisher: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
Sweden, Vegetation management

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Can coral reefs be monitored from space?

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The dramatic bleaching events on the coral reefs recently have enhanced the need for environmental monitoring. Possibilities and limitations of monitoring by high-resolution satellites are discussed.

Author: Philipson, Petra, Lindell, Tommy
Publisher: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
Environmental aspects, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reefs

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Forest reflectance modeling: theoretical aspects and applications

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Forest reflectance models are able to contribute to the interpretation of satellite images over forested areas. A multipurpose forest reflectance model is briefly described.

Author: Nilson, Tiit, Kuusk, Andres, Land, Mait, Lukk, Tonu
Publisher: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
Forest management

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Subjects list: Methods, Usage, Satellite imaging, Environmental monitoring, United States
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