The responses of vegetation water content (EWT) along a coastal region using remote sensing

Zhiqiang Gao, Tingting Wang, Jicai Ning, Wei Gao

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Abstract

This paper retrieved the vegetation water content EWT (equivalent water thickness) information and the relevant parameters for the land surface from full-band TM remote sensing data. The effects of surface water heat flux and surface covering on the EWT were analyzed via studies of the regional land cover status and the combined EWT with land surface parameters. This paper also analyzed the roles and limitations of EWT in drought monitoring combined with classification of the regional drought and regional water stress index (RWSI).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRemote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability XI
EditorsJinnian Wang, Ni-Bin Chang, Wei Gao
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628412482
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
EventRemote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability XI - San Diego, United States
Duration: 18 Aug 201420 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9221
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceRemote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability XI
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period18/08/1420/08/14

Keywords

  • Equivalent water thickness (EWT)
  • Land surface parameters
  • Remote sensing
  • Responses

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