Table 2 LiDAR and RapidEye specifications for the two study areas
Variable | Site | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Kaingaroa | Tairua |
LiDAR specifications | Â | Â |
Survey Area (ha) | 4000 | 8900 |
Survey date | April/ June 2012 | July 2012 |
Pulse density (pulses m-2) | 4 | 2.38 |
Wavelength (nm) | 1064 | 1064 |
Scan angle (deg.) | ± 6 | ±6 |
Pulse frequency (kHz) | 70 | 71 |
Scan frequency (Hz) | 70 | 53 |
Footprint diameter (m) | ~0.20 | ~0.20 |
Ground speed (knots) | 105 | 105 |
Flying height (m agl) | 950 | 1650 |
RapidEye specifications | Â | Â |
Image date | 27 March 2012 | 2 May 2012 |
Resolution (m) | 5 | 5 |
Spectral bands (No.) | 5 | 5 |
Sun Angle (deg.) | 46 | 35 |