Mapping Plant Functional Diversity from Space: HKU Ecologists Revolutionise Ecosystem Monitoring with Novel Field-Satellite Integration (IMAGE)

The University of Hong Kong

Mapping Plant Functional Diversity from Space: HKU Ecologists Revolutionise Ecosystem Monitoring with Novel Field-Satellite Integration

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High-resolution satellite images that captured multispectral data recorded the reflections of light from plant leaves. These data are not only of great research importance, providing valuable insights into the physical and biochemical properties of vegetation, but also showcase stunning patterns. 

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Images adapted from Remote Sensing of Environment, 2024, doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2024.114082.

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