Characterization of Forests with LiDAR Technology

摘要: Abstract: Forest surfaces on a global scale represent one-third of the world land area. Human civilizations have always interacted closely with these ecosystems, notably through broad range environmental services that they provide: protection water resources, soil protection, mitigation excesses local climate, reduction impacts gas emissions, and conservation natural habitat biodiversity. Apart from services, forests are also interest to social life civilizations, especially economic recreational functioning, as well their cultural dimension. This in forest ecosystems results, particular, desire monitor or even control them. In 20th Century, advent aerial satellite imagery revolutionized traditional image forestry officer, patiently counting measuring his trees ground.