Comparison of Modeling Algorithms for Forest Canopy Structures Based on UAV-LiDAR: A Case Study in Tropical China

Knowledge of forest structure is vital for sustainable forest management decisions. Terrestrial laser scanning cannot describe the canopy trees in a large area, and it is unclear whether unmanned aerial vehicle-light detection and ranging (UAV-LiDAR) data have the ability to capture the forest canop...

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Main Authors: Xi Peng, Anjiu Zhao, Yongfu Chen, Qiao Chen, Haodong Liu, Juan Wang, Huayu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/12/1324