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Integrating Remote Sensing with Species Distribution Models; Mapping Tamarisk Invasions Using the Software for Assisted Habitat Modeling (SAHM)

Integrating Remote Sensing with Species Distribution Models; Mapping Tamarisk Invasions Using the Software for Assisted Habitat Modeling (SAHM)

Published on: October 11, 2016

Satellite-based terrestrial production efficiency modeling.

Ian McCallum¹, Wolfgang Wagner, Christiane Schmullius

¹International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Schlossplatz 1, A-2361, Laxenburg, Austria. mccallum@iiasa.ac.at.

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This review highlights improvements for production efficiency models (PEMs) used in global net primary productivity (NPP) monitoring. Enhancements include varying light use efficiency (LUE) and incorporating regional data for better terrestrial carbon flux modeling.

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Integrating Remote Sensing with Species Distribution Models; Mapping Tamarisk Invasions Using the Software for Assisted Habitat Modeling (SAHM)

Integrating Remote Sensing with Species Distribution Models; Mapping Tamarisk Invasions Using the Software for Assisted Habitat Modeling (SAHM)

Published on: October 11, 2016

Area of Science:

Ecology
Remote Sensing
Climate Science

Background:

Production efficiency models (PEMs) estimate net primary productivity (NPP) based on light use efficiency (LUE) theory.
Global NPP monitoring faces challenges with current PEM methodologies.
Existing models often overlook regional variations in physiological and meteorological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe six prominent PEMs (CASA, GLO-PEM, TURC, C-Fix, MOD17, BEAMS).
To identify potential improvements for the general PEM methodology.
To propose coordinated research directions for enhanced terrestrial carbon flux modeling.

Main Methods:

Literature review of six PEMs and satellite-based GPP/NPP modeling.
Analysis of current PEM architectures for potential enhancements.
Identification of key research areas for future PEM development.

Main Results:

PEMs can be improved by varying LUE by plant functional type (PFT) or photosynthetic pathway.
Incorporating diffuse radiation and satellite-derived data (soil moisture, biomass) is recommended.
Developing regional PEMs within a global framework and hybrid models shows promise.

Conclusions:

A hybrid PEM approach could significantly enhance terrestrial carbon flux modeling.
Future research should focus on dynamic LUE, diffuse radiation, and satellite data integration.
Addressing regional specificities is crucial for accurate global NPP monitoring.