http://hdl.handle.net/10204/915 2013-05-24T18:49:59Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6565 Title: On using discrete return LIDAR distributions as a proxy for waveform LIDAR signals when modeling vegetation structure Authors: Van Aardt, JAN; Wu, J; McGlinchy, J; Wessels, K; Mathieu, R; Kennedy Bowdoin, T; Knapp, DE; Asner, GP Abstract: The goals of the study were to (i) determine if there is a direct relationship between waveform LiDAR intensity-by-height and discrete return frequency-by-height (do the distributions match?) and (ii) assess the impact of scale (does this relationship vary by the area used for signal integration?). Results have significant implications in terms of a cost-benefit analysis: The use of a discrete return instead of a waveform system leads to a reduction in cost, data volume, signal complexity, and processing requirements. Description: IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), Munich, Germany, 22-27 July 2012. Published in IGARSS 2012. 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6271 Title: Earth observation for rangeland monitoring Authors: Ramoelo, A; Cho, M; Mathieu, R Abstract: The emergence of high resolution multispectral sensors with red-edge information such as, WorldView-2, RapidEye, Sentinel-2 (to be launched in 2013) and SumbandilaSAT moves remote sensing towards routine monitoring of rangeland resource quality. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6232 Title: Earth Observation for Biodiversity Assessment (EO-BA) Authors: Cho, MA; Debba, P; Mathieu, R; Ramoelo, A; Naidoo, L; Van Deventer, H; Malahlela, O; Main, R Abstract: The Earth Observation for Biodiversity Assessment (EO-BA) programme is designed to enhance biodiversity assessment and conservation through the application of earth observation data, with particular focus on the African continent. Description: 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6189 Title: Predictive policing in an endangered species context: Combating rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park Authors: Mouton, H Abstract: This presentation outlines a proposed top-level tool for predicting rhino poaching attacks at the Kruger National Park. Description: Emerging Researcher Symposium. 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012 2012-10-10T00:00:00Z