Protocols

Uses hyperspectral imaging (400-1000 nm) combined with Partial Least Squares Regression to correlate spectral signatures with measured leaf traits like LMA and LWC. Enables non-destructive remote meas...

Plant cover measured using 1 m² quadrats divided into 1 dm² cells, counting filled cells to nearest 0.25 dm². Height measured to maximum plant extension. Volume calculated as cover × height/10.

High-resolution airborne hyperspectral and lidar data collection and analysis to classify land cover types and derive vegetation parameters for hydrologic modeling.

Uses historical government land survey records from 1876-1892 to reconstruct fire locations and calculate fire rotation based on burned area and observation period.

Collection of VSWIR field spectra at leaf- and mineral-levels using an Analytical Spectral Devices FieldSpec 3 spectroradiometer with contact probe and leaf clip attachments.

UAV flights using DJI Mavic 2 Pro collecting RGB images with 3cm ground sample distance. Images processed via Structure from Motion in Agisoft Metashape to create georeferenced orthomosaics.