Danson, FM ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3984-0432, Gaulton, R, Armitage, RP
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7569-425X, Mathias, D, Gunawan, OT, Philip, L, Pearson, G and Ramirez, A
2014,
'Developing a dual-wavelength full-waveform terrestrial laser scanner to characterise forest canopy structure'
, Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 198
, pp. 7-14.
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Abstract
The development of a dual-wavelength full-waveform terrestrial laser scanner to measure the three-dimensional structure of forest canopies is described, and field measurements used to evaluate and test the instrument measurement characteristics. The Salford Advanced Laser Canopy Analyser (SALCA) measures the full-waveform of backscattered radiation at two laser wavelengths, one in the near-infrared (1063 nm) and one in the shortwave infrared (1545 nm). The instrument is field-portable and measures up to nine million waveforms, at the two wavelengths, across a complete hemisphere above the instrument. SALCA was purpose-built to measure structural characteristics of forest canopies and this paper reports the first results of field-based data collection using the instrument. Characteristics of the waveforms, and waveform data processing are outlined, applications of dual wavelength measurements are evaluated, and field deployment of the instrument at a forest test site described. Preliminary instrument calibration results are presented and challenges in extracting useful information on forest structure are highlighted. Full-waveform multiple-wavelength terrestrial laser scanners are likely to provide more detailed and more accurate forest structural measurement in the future. This research demonstrates how SALCA provides a key step to develop, test and apply this new technology in a range of forest-related problems.
Item Type: | Article |
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Schools: | Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences > Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre |
Journal or Publication Title: | Agricultural and Forest Meteorology |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Refereed: | Yes |
ISSN: | 0168-1923 |
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Funders: | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) |
Depositing User: | S Rafiq |
Date Deposited: | 04 Aug 2014 18:21 |
Last Modified: | 15 Feb 2022 18:35 |
URI: | https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/32075 |
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