Satellite-based terrestrial production efficiency modeling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Production efficiency models (PEMs) are based on the theory of light use efficiency (LUE) which states that a relatively constant relationship exists between photosynthetic carbon uptake and radiation receipt at the canopy level. Challenges remain however in the...

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Main Authors: Obersteiner Michael, Shvidenko Anatoly, Schmullius Christiane, Wagner Wolfgang, McCallum Ian, Fritz Steffen, Nilsson Sten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Carbon Balance and Management
Online Access:http://www.cbmjournal.com/content/4/1/8