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Preliminary measurements of leaf spectral reflectance in the 8-14 μm region

January 1, 1986

Previous broad band measurements of the spectral reflectance of leaves indicate variations in spectral emissivity that, although small, might be detected with current airborne thermal infrared imaging systems. Preliminary high spectral resolution measurements of the spectral reflectance of leaves of four different species reported here show a different spectral response for each species. These data suggest that species discrimination using remote sensing data in the thermal infrared may be feasible, and raise the possibility that other factors that might affect leaf surface composition and spectral response, such as metal stress, might also be detected.

Publication Year 1986
Title Preliminary measurements of leaf spectral reflectance in the 8-14 μm region
DOI 10.1080/01431168608948981
Authors J.W. Salisbury
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title International Journal of Remote Sensing
Index ID 70014489
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse