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Published at November 26Machine Learning and Multi-source Remote Sensing in Forest Carbon Stock Estimation: A Review
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Released Date: November 26, 2024
Authors: Autumn Nguyen1, Sulagna Saha1
Aff.: 1Mount Holyoke College

| Passive optical | Active optical | Radar (SAR) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examples | Sentinel-2 MODIS Landsat | LiDAR | Sentinel-1 ALOS-PALSAR |
| Capabilities | Widely and freely available High resolution | Able to measure 3D structural data Can work at nighttime High resolution | Can penetrate dense canopies and clouds Can work at nighttime |
| Limitations | Cannot work at nighttime Cannot penetrate dense canopies or clouds | Expensive Available in only certain small areas | Lower resolution than optical Saturation issues |