Topographic Information from Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar(IfSAR)for Oil Palm Plantation Design,Suitability and Management

摘要

In this paper,authors explained on the possibility of using IfSAR(Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar)data to design,plan and develop new oil palm plantation.The study was carried out in MPOB(Malaysian Palm Oil Board)research station located in Jerantut,Pahang.The importance of the study was to demonstrate the process of using IfSAR data using geospatial technology to visualize the land assessment for better plantation planning and future management.Development of plantation database such as block mapping,palm trees,soil type,roads and drainage length,topography etc.will give alternative uses to decision makers and land owners.Integration of these technologies and the availability of more spatial data will make planning,developing and monitoring of the current and future plantation activities become easier.Under the present stringent requirement with respect to the environment,these technologies could assist the plantation in meeting the certification standards.