Expanding forest research with terrestrial Lidar technology
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- #3D_modeling
- #remote_sensing
- Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) provides detailed 3D measurements of forest structure, enhancing ecological and forest inventory studies.
- TLS enables the creation of 'digital twins' of forests, improving radiative transfer modeling and functional-structural plant modeling (FSPM).
- Quantitative Structure Models (QSMs) derived from TLS data allow precise reconstruction of tree architecture, aiding in biomass and carbon storage assessments.
- TLS is increasingly used in forest inventories, offering accurate measurements of tree attributes like diameter at breast height (DBH) and canopy structure.
- TLS helps quantify forest canopy structural complexity, which is crucial for understanding ecosystem functions and biodiversity.
- TLS is effective in monitoring forest disturbances, such as edge effects, logging impacts, and fire-induced changes, providing insights into long-term ecological impacts.
- Challenges in TLS adoption include high costs, data processing complexity, and environmental limitations like wind and occlusion.
- Future advancements in TLS aim to integrate AI and improve global standardization for broader ecological and climate research applications.