Multi-Source Imaging of Time-Serial Tree and Water Cover at Continental to Global Scales
Project Start Date
07/01/2015
Project End Date
07/06/2019
Grant Number
ROSES-2014 NNH14ZDA001N-LCLUC
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| Person Name | Person role on project | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| John Townshend | Principal Investigator | University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United States |
| Saurabh Channan | Co-Investigator | University of Maryland, College Park, US |
| Joseph Sexton | Co-Investigator | University of Maryland, College Park, US |
| Christiane Schmullius | Collaborator | University of Maryland, College Park, Jena, Germany |
| Mona Williams | Other | University of Maryland, College Park, US |
| Min Feng | Co-Investigator | University of Maryland, College Park, US |
Abstract
We propose to develop a seamless and consistent, moderate - (i.e., sub - hectare) resolution database of percent - tree and water cover on a global, epoch al basis in 2000, 2005, and 2010 and continentally at annual frequency from 2010 to 2015. Globally, we will refine our existing Landsat - based maps of tree and water cover in 2000 and 2005, and we will extend these data with a global layer for 2010. Further , we will estimate tree and water cover annually from 2010 to 2015 across North and South America. All estimates will be accompanied by per - pixel estimates of uncertainty. To do so, we will generalize our proven multi - source fusion algorithms and apply the m to a combination of Landsat, ALOS - PALSAR, Sentinel - 2, and other data sources. This research will be partnered with the ESA - funded GLOBBIOMASS project (C. Schmullius, PI), which will map biomass regionally and globally in 2000, 2005, and 2010 epochs based on our maps of tree cover.
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