FoResLab
Terrestrial Laser Scans
Exploring the thermodynamical link between structural complexity and resilience of forests
Exploring the thermodynamical link between structural complexity and resilience of forests
In subproject "Terrestrial Laser Scan", Dominik Seidel and Sarah Kabache from the University of Göttingen are investigating the relationship between structure and potential resilience by linking the amount of energy emitted by a forest (radiation) to its structure. It is assumed that a greater absorption of energy (sunlight) in the forest ecosystem leads to increased adaptability and resilience. 3D laser scan data is used to record the structure and satellite data is used to record the surface temperature of the forest.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Dominik Seidel
University of Göttingen, Spatial Structures and Digitization of Forests