CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2021
| Author | Palenova, Elena |
|---|---|
| Title | Biomass and Carbon Stocks Mapping using LiDAR Data and Field Observations: The Case of Olive Groves on Lesvos Island, Greece |
| Summary | Accessing and mapping aboveground biomass (AGB) is crucial for understanding the global carbon cycle. Agricultural lands are providing carbon storage as an additional ecosystem service. Remotely sensed data can be used to estimate and monitor carbon stored in agricultural plantations. LiDAR data, Satellite Images, and field observations can be used for obtaining detailed information about carbon stocks on the local and global levels. Such parameters and Leaf and Plant Area index were retrieved from field data and NASA's GEDI product L2B, used for calculating AGB and tested for correlation with Landsat 8 bands and vegetation indices. The research showed the potential of using data retrieved from GEDI for assessing and mapping AGB and carbon stocks of olive groves on Lesvos Island, Greece. Maps on AGB and carbon stocks of olive groves on Lesvos were created and values on AGB and carbon stocks were obtained. The results show a necessity for the continuation of field work for further development of methodology for remote AGB estimation. Updated results can be used by policymakers for science-based decision-making in developing a more sustainable agriculture system aimed to store more carbon in agricultural groves at the local and regional levels. |
| Supervisor | Themistoklis Kontos |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2021/palenova_elena.pdf |
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