Above-ground biomass estimation based on NPP time-series - A novel approach for biomass estimation in semi-arid Kazakhstan

摘要

Biomass is a sensitive indicator of environmental change and ecological functioning. Quantification of biomass is essential to identify and monitor those areas threatened by degradation and desertification. This is especially important in arid and semi-arid environments. However, robust techniques to monitor carbon stocks over large areas and through time are still missing. The major objective of the presented study is to develop a novel approach for biomass estimation in semi-arid environments using remote sensing based Net Primary Productivity (NPP) data.