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This study assessed multi-angular vegetation indices for estimating forest biomass. A new Vegetation Structure Index (VSI) showed the most promise, explaining 64% of biomass variation using summer data.

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  • Forestry Science
  • Remote Sensing

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  • Retrieving vegetation structural information often relies on Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) model parameters from multi-angular remote sensing.
  • Assessing multi-angular vegetation indices derived from multi-spectral reflectance at various view angles is crucial for understanding forest biomass.

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  • To evaluate the potential of multi-angular vegetation indices for retrieving forest above-ground biomass in the New England region.
  • To analyze the influence of seasonal composites on these indices and their relationship with biomass.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated multi-angular vegetation indices using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) BRDF/Albedo Model Parameters Product (MCD43A1 Version 6) data.
  • Analyzed seasonal effects (spring, summer, autumn, winter) on vegetation indices and their correlation with above-ground biomass.
  • Introduced and evaluated a novel Vegetation Structure Index (VSI).

Main Results:

  • Only Nadir BRDF-adjusted NDVI and Hot-spot incorporated NDVI showed significant relationships (>50%) with above-ground biomass.
  • The proposed Vegetation Structure Index (VSI) was most effective, explaining 64% of the above-ground biomass variation.
  • Summer data composites were most effective for biomass estimation, while other seasons showed limited utility.

Conclusions:

  • The selection of spectral channels and observation geometry is critical for improving above-ground biomass estimates.
  • The novel Vegetation Structure Index (VSI) demonstrates significant potential for monitoring forest structure using multi-angular satellite remote sensing.
  • Seasonal data selection, particularly summer, is vital for accurate forest biomass assessment.