geospatial technology

Question 1

geospatial technology used

Answer 1

-satellite images (Landsat)
-LiDAR
-terrestrial photogrammetry
-UAV/drones

Question 2

UAV/drones

Answer 2

-allows for Ariel images of land cover
-used to classify land cover, monitor its extent and detect change
-software id developed specifically for forestry sector.

Question 3

GNSS (global navigation satellite system)

Answer 3

-used to produce models using GIS (geographic information system) for analysis and recording of data

Question 4

GIS (geographic information system)

Answer 4

-assisted in the monitoring of forests
-use of area images means large + remote areas can be surveyed economically + accurately.
-completing this with samples of data collected on-site at ground level.

Question 5

‘ground- truthing’

Answer 5

can overcome any doubt from remote sensing tech. by verifying the data collected on ground level, therefore making it more reliable.