This dissertation addresses two applications of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) essential for predicting environmental changes. The first study focuses on whether NDVI can improve model simulations of evapotranspiration for temperate Northern (> 35) regions. The second study focuses on whether NDVI can detect phenological changes in start of season (SOS) for high Northern (> 60) environments…
Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
RESEARCH PROJECTS
DISSERTATION OUTLINE
CHAPTER 2: UTILIZING SATELLITE IMAGERY AND GLOBE STUDENT DATA TO MODEL SOIL DYNAMICS
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
METHODOLOGY
(1) Field measurements
(2) Satellite imagery
(3) Model simulations
(4) Model validation
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION30
CHAPTER 3: MONITORING START OF SEASON IN ALASKA WITH GLOBE,
AVHRR AND MODIS DATA
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
DATA PRODUCTS
(1) Field Phenology
(2) Climate
(3) Satellite
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSIONS
CHAPTER 4: THE GLOBE PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
PROGRAM GROWTH
LESSONS LEARNED FROM UTILIZING GLOBE DATA
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Author: Robin, Jessica
Source: University of Maryland