Research in Inventory and Monitoring
Our main focus is methods and techniques for efficient collection of data and analytical facilities. Data collected through inventory and monitoring play a pivotal role in creating a solid science based foundation for research on natural resources.
In recent years we have seen a virtual explosion in the development of local data collection options/facilities. Automatic data collection systems inf environmental monitoring and private companies develop online systems for recordings of distributed systems.
Soil, water and weather data are logged continuously by both farmers and others. Habitats and their biodiversity are monitored and evaluated. Carbon storage and fluxes - linked to land use and land use changes - are crucial in monitoring of climate change, impact, adaptation and mitigation.
These new types of data files provide completely new challenges and options for research, development and innovation - especially in relation to global change.
Core research questions are:
- how do we collect and analyse data on natural resources through different monitoring programmes at a national and international level?
- how can we produce reliable, efficient and usefull data when resources are scarce?
- how can we ensure updated design and efficient monitoring utilising contemporary technology?
Our research focus specificially on the following issues:
- Sampling and inventory design
- Remote sensing - satellite imagery and Lidar data
- Statistical models
- Data acquisition, including aspects of quality, cost effectiveness and information on infrastructure
- Forest statistics (Danish)
Thomas Nord-Larsen, - last update:10 November 2011