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Discover the basics of visible remote sensing, the NDVI concept, and how it aids in assessing plant health. Explore electromagnetic radiation, surface reflectance, and plant physiology. Engage in discussions and Q&A sessions.
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Introduction to Visible Remote Sensing Jeff Davids TU Delft | S4W | H2oTech
Outline • Introduction to Visible Remote Sensing • NDVI - Normalized Difference Vegetation Index • Questions and Discussion
Outline • Introduction to Visible Remote Sensing • NDVI - Normalized Difference Vegetation Index • Questions and Discussion
Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Source: https://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog160/sites/www.e-education.psu.edu.geog160/files/7-3_1.png
Source:https://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/all_Landsat_bands.pngSource:https://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/all_Landsat_bands.png
Reflectance of Different Surfaces • Vegetation absorbs most visible red light but reflects lots of near infrared (NIR) Source: http://www.seos-project.eu/modules/remotesensing/images/Reflexionskurven.jpg
Outline • Introduction to Visible Remote Sensing • NDVI - Normalized Difference Vegetation Index • Questions and Discussion
Plant Physiology • Plants need to “breath” carbon dioxide • They breath through little “mouths” call stoma • Water is transpired through stoma Source: https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/leaf-anatomy-vector-diagram-photosynthesis
Source: https://sentera.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/NDVI-Values-and-Plant-Health.png
Source: https://dronemapper.com/sites/default/files/dm_ag_ndvi_class1.png