22.5.4 Trees, Individual Trees, Tree Crowns

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Trees. Often this is range based. See also Inspection -- Lumber, Logs.

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Zhang, Y.[Yun],
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PhEngRS(67), No. 12, December 2001, pp. 1359-1366. To effectively extract tree textural features and eliminate noise, use conditional variance detection. It consists of a directional variance detection and a local variance detection.
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Evans, D.L.[David L.], Roberts, S.D.[Scott D.], McCombs, J.W.[John W.], Harrington, R.L.[Richard L.],
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PhEngRS(67), No. 10, October 2001, pp. 1133-1136. Small-footprint LIDAR systems do not adequately sample tree tops under typical LIDAR mission conditions.
WWW Version. 0201
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Gong, P., Sheng, Y., Biging, G.S.,
3D Model-Based Tree Measurement from High-Resolution Aerial Imagery,
PhEngRS(68), No. 11, November 2002, pp. 1203-1212. An interactive 3D model-based tree interpreter is proposed to extract 3D tree parameters such as tree location, tree height, crown depth, crown radius, and crown surface curvature from multi-ocular high-resolution aerial images.
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Persson, A., Holmgren, J., and Söderman, U.,
Detecting and Measuring Individual Trees Using an Airborne Laser Scanner,
PhEngRS(68), No. 9, September 2002, pp. 925-932. Watershed segmentation of trees. BibRef 0209

Pouliot, D.A., King, D.J., Bell, F.W., Pitt, D.G.,
Automated tree crown detection and delineation in high-resolution digital camera imagery of coniferous forest regeneration,
RSE(82), No. 2-3, October 2002, pp. 322-334.
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Raber, G.T.[George T.], Jensen, J.R.[John R.], Schill, S.R.[Steven R.], Schuckman, K.[Karen],
Creation of Digital Terrain Models Using an Adaptive Lidar Vegetation Point Removal Process,
PhEngRS(68), No. 12, December 2002, pp. 1307-1316. A method for the automatic extraction of land-cover thematic information directly from lidar data and the use of this information in an adaptive point removal process to extract more accurate bald-earth digital elevation models from lidar data is presented.
WWW Version. 0304
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Lévesque, J.[Josée], King, D.J.[Douglas J.],
Spatial analysis of radiometric fractions from high-resolution multispectral imagery for modelling individual tree crown and forest canopy structure and health,
RSE(84), No. 4, 10 April 2003, pp. 589-602.
WWW Version. 0309
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Brandtberg, T.[Tomas], Warner, T.A.[Timothy A.], Landenberger, R.E.[Rick E.], McGraw, J.B.[James B.],
Detection and analysis of individual leaf-off tree crowns in small footprint, high sampling density lidar data from the eastern deciduous forest in North America,
RSE(85), No. 3, 30 May 2003, pp. 290-303.
WWW Version. 0309
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Brandtberg, T.[Tomas],
Classifying individual tree species under leaf-off and leaf-on conditions using airborne lidar,
PandRS(61), No. 5, January 2007, pp. 325-340.
WWW Version. 0703
Calibration; Forestry; Lidar; Segmentation; Species classification BibRef

Warner, T.A.[Timothy A.], Steinmaus, K.[Karen],
Spatial Classification of Orchards and Vineyards with High Spatial Resolution Panchromatic Imagery,
PhEngRS(71), No. 2, February 2005, pp. 179-188. Spatial auto correlation measures are used to classify land cover types with distinct spatial patterns.
WWW Version. 0509
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Carleer, A., Wolff, E.,
Exploitation of Very High Resolution Satellite Data for Tree Species Identification,
PhEngRS(70), No. 1, January 2004, pp. 135-140. The potential of very high resolution multispectral satellite images for vegetation mapping, primarily deciduous tree species in "monoculture stands," with conventional hard classification processes is presented.
WWW Version. 0403
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Wang, L.[Le], Gong, P.[Peng], Biging, G.S.[Gregory S.],
Individual Tree-Crown Delineation and Treetop Detection in High-Spatial-Resolution Aerial Imagery,
PhEngRS(70), No. 3, March 2004, pp. 351-358. A promising agreement between automatic methods and manual delineation results was achieved in counting the number of trees as well as in delineating tree crowns.
WWW Version. 0403
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Moffiet, T., Mengersen, K., Witte, C., King, R., Denham, R.,
Airborne laser scanning: Exploratory data analysis indicates potential variables for classification of individual trees or forest stands according to species,
PandRS(59), No. 5, August 2005, pp. 289-309.
WWW Version. 0509
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Hallberg, B., Smith-Jonforsen, G., Ulander, L.M.H.,
Measurements on individual trees using multiple VHF SAR images,
GeoRS(43), No. 10, October 2005, pp. 2261-2269.
IEEE DOI Link 0510
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Houldcroft, C.J., Campbell, C.L., Davenport, I.J., Gurney, R.J., Holden, N.,
Measurement of canopy geometry characteristics using LiDAR laser altimetry: a feasibility study,
GeoRS(43), No. 10, October 2005, pp. 2270-2282.
IEEE DOI Link 0510
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Erikson, M.[Mats], Olofsson, K.[Kenneth],
Comparison of three individual tree crown detection methods,
MVA(16), No. 4, September 2005, pp. 258-265.
Springer DOI Link 0512
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Erikson, M.[Mats],
Structure-Preserving Segmentation of Individual Tree Crowns by Brownian Motion,
SCIA03(283-289).
WWW Version. 0310
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Earlier:
Structure-keeping Colour Segmentation of Tree Crowns in Aerial Images,
SCIA01(O-Tu1). 0206
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Bortolot, Z.J.[Zachary J.], Wynne, R.H.[Randolph H.],
Estimating forest biomass using small footprint LiDAR data: An individual tree-based approach that incorporates training data,
PandRS(59), No. 6, November 2005, pp. 342-360.
WWW Version. 0602
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Bortolot, Z.J.[Zachary J.],
Using Tree Clusters to Derive Forest Properties from Small Footprint Lidar Data,
PhEngRS(72), No. 12, December 2006, pp. 1389-1398.
WWW Version. 0704
An object-oriented small footprint lidar algorithm that uses properties of tree clusters to predict forest properties. BibRef

Koch, B.[Barbara], Heyder, U.[Ursula], Weinacker, H.[Holger],
Detection of Individual Tree Crowns in Airborne Lidar Data,
PhEngRS(72), No. 4, April 2006, pp. 357-364.
WWW Version. 0610
An approach to delineate tree crowns in mixed and deciduous temperate forests. BibRef

Wang, Y., Weinacker, H.[Holger], Koch, B.[Barbara],
Development of a Procedure for Vertical Structure Analysis and 3D Single Tree Extraction within Forests Based on Lidar Point Cloud,
Laser07(419).
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Chen, Q.[Qi], Baldocchi, D.[Dennis], Gong, P.[Peng], Kelly, M.[Maggi],
Isolating Individual Trees in a Savanna Woodland Using Small Footprint Lidar Data,
PhEngRS(72), No. 8, August 2006, pp. 923-392.
WWW Version. 0610
A new method for detecting treetops from lidar data and applying marked-controlled watershed segmentation to the isolation of individual trees. BibRef

Chen, Q.[Qi], Gong, P.[Peng], Baldocchi, D.[Dennis], Tian, Y.Q.[Yong Q.],
Estimating Basal Area and Stem Volume for Individual Trees from Lidar Data,
PhEngRS(73), No. 12, December 2007, pp. 1355-1366.
WWW Version. 0712
A new lidar metric for forest canopy geometric volume for estimating basal area and stem volume on individual trees is tested. BibRef

Hosoi, F.[Fumiki], Omasa, K.[Kenji],
Voxel-Based 3-D Modeling of Individual Trees for Estimating Leaf Area Density Using High-Resolution Portable Scanning Lidar,
GeoRS(44), No. 12, December 2006, pp. 3610-3618.
IEEE DOI Link 0701
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Hosoi, F.[Fumiki], Omasa, K.[Kenji],
Estimating vertical plant area density profile and growth parameters of a wheat canopy at different growth stages using three-dimensional portable lidar imaging,
PandRS(64), No. 2, March 2009, pp. 151-158.
Elsevier DOI Link
WWW Version. 0903
Carbon stock; Plant area density; Portable scanning lidar; Three-dimensional imaging; Voxel-based canopy profiling BibRef

Hosoi, F.[Fumiki], Omasa, K.[Kenji],
Estimating Vertical Leaf Area Density Profiles of Tree Canopies Using Three-Dimensional Portable Lidar Imaging,
Laser09(152). 0909
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Shrivastava, R.J.[Rahul J.], Gebelein, J.L.[Jennifer L.],
Land cover classification and economic assessment of citrus groves using remote sensing,
PandRS(61), No. 5, January 2007, pp. 341-353.
WWW Version. 0703
Agriculture; Economy; Citrus Grove Area Estimation; Landsat BibRef

Gougeon, F.A.[François A.], Leckie, D.G.[Donald G.],
The Individual Tree Crown Approach Applied to Ikonos Images of a Coniferous Plantation Area,
PhEngRS(72), No. 11, November 2006, pp. 1287-1297.
WWW Version. 0704
An assessment of the effects of 1m and 4m resolution on the detection, delineation, and classification of individual tree crowns. BibRef

Yu, X.W.[Xiao-Wei], Hyyppä, J.[Juha], Kukko, A.[Antero], Maltamo, M.[Matti], Kaartinen, H.[Harri],
Change Detection Techniques for Canopy Height Growth Measurements Using Airborne Laser Scanner Data,
PhEngRS(72), No. 12, December 2006, pp. 1339-1348.
WWW Version. 0704
The individual tree height growth of Scots pine was estimated from two laser surveys with three different techniques, and the accuracy of the estimation was evaluated with sample trees. BibRef

Solberg, S.[Svein], Naesset, E.[Erik], Bollandsas, O.M.[Ole Martin],
Single Tree Segmentation Using Airborne Laser Scanner Data in a Structurally Heterogeneous Spruce Forest,
PhEngRS(72), No. 12, December 2006, pp. 1369-1378.
WWW Version. 0704
A new method for single tree segmentation and algorithms for estimating crown base height are presented and tested. BibRef

Ørka, H.O., Naesset, E.[Erik], Bollandsås, O.M.[Ole Martin],
Utilizing Airborne Laser Intensity for Tree Species Classification,
Laser07(300).
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Rowell, E.[Eric], Seielstad, C.[Carl], Vierling, L.[Lee], Queen, L.[Lloyd], Shepperd, W.[Wayne],
Using Laser Altimetry-based Segmentation to Refine Automated Tree Identification in Managed Forests of the Black Hills, South Dakota,
PhEngRS(72), No. 12, December 2006, pp. 1379-1388.
WWW Version. 0704
A comparison of landscape segmentation techniques, including using a combination laser based canopy height variance/percent canopy cover classification coupled with smoothing decisions to improve automated stem detection using a variable window-size algorithm. BibRef

Wolf, B.M.[Bernd-Michael], Heipke, C.[Christian],
Automatic extraction and delineation of single trees from remote sensing data,
MVA(18), No. 5, October 2007, pp. 317-330.
Springer DOI Link 0711
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Palenichka, R.M.[Roman M.], Zaremba, M.B.[Marek B.],
Multiscale Isotropic Matched Filtering for Individual Tree Detection in LiDAR Images,
GeoRS(45), No. 12, December 2007, pp. 3944-3956.
IEEE DOI Link 0711
BibRef
Earlier:
Scale-Adaptive Segmentation and Recognition of Individual Trees Based on LiDAR Data,
ICIAR07(1082-1092).
Springer DOI Link 0708
See also Spatio-Temporal Isotropic Operator for the Attention-Point Extraction, A. BibRef

Kononov, A.A., Ka, M.H.,
Model-Associated Forest Parameter Retrieval Using VHF SAR Data at the Individual Tree Level,
GeoRS(46), No. 1, January 2008, pp. 69-84.
IEEE DOI Link 0712
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Ouma, Y.O.[Yashon O.], Tateishi, R.,
Urban-trees extraction from Quickbird imagery using multiscale spectex-filtering and non-parametric classification,
PandRS(63), No. 3, May 2008, pp. 333-351.
WWW Version. 0711
Quickbird; Urban-trees; Multiscale texture; Multiscale spectex-filtering; Non-parametric classification BibRef

Teng, C.H.[Chin-Hung], Chen, Y.S.[Yung-Sheng], Hsu, W.H.[Wen-Hsing],
An Approach to Extracting Trunk from an Image,
IEICE(E89-D), No. 4, April 2006, pp. 1596-1600.
WWW Version. 0604
Tree trunks. Not for aerial images though. BibRef

Teng, C.H.[Chin-Hung], Chen, Y.S.[Yung-Sheng],
Image-based tree modeling from a few images with very narrow viewing range,
VC(25), No. 4, April 2009, pp. xx-yy.
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Hallberg, B., Smith-Jonforsen, G., Ulander, L.M.H., Sandberg, G.,
A Physical-Optics Model for Double-Bounce Scattering From Tree Stems Standing on an Undulating Ground Surface,
GeoRS(46), No. 9, September 2008, pp. 2607-2621.
IEEE DOI Link 0810
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Folkesson, K., Smith-Jonforsen, G., Ulander, L.M.H.,
Model-Based Compensation of Topographic Effects for Improved Stem-Volume Retrieval From CARABAS-II VHF-Band SAR Images,
GeoRS(47), No. 4, April 2009, pp. 1045-1055.
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Horváth, P.[Péter], Jermyn, I.H.[Ian H.], Kato, Z.[Zoltan], Zerubia, J.B.[Josiane B.],
A higher-order active contour model of a `gas of circles' and its application to tree crown extraction,
PR(42), No. 5, May 2009, pp. 699-709.
Elsevier DOI Link
WWW Version. 0902
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Earlier:
An Improved 'Gas of Circles' Higher-Order Active Contour Model and Its Application to Tree Crown Extraction,
ICCVGIP06(152-161).
Springer DOI Link 0612
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Earlier: A1, A2, A4, A3:
A Higher-Order Active Contour Model for Tree Detection,
ICPR06(II: 130-133).
WWW Version. 0609
See also Higher Order Active Contours. Tree; Crown; Extraction; Aerial image; Higher-order; Active contour; Gas of circles; Prior; Shape BibRef

Horváth, P.[Péter],
A Multispectral Data Model for Higher-Order Active Contours and Its Application to Tree Crown Extraction,
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Springer DOI Link 0708
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Horváth, P.[Peter], Jermyn, I.H.[Ian H.],
A New Phase Field Model of a 'Gas of Circles' for Tree Crown Extraction from Aerial Images,
CAIP07(702-709).
Springer DOI Link 0708
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Perrin, G.[Guillaume], Descombes, X.[Xavier], Zerubia, J.B.[Josiane B.],
2D and 3D Vegetation Resource Parameters Assessment using Marked Point Processes,
ICPR06(I: 1-4).
WWW Version. 0609
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A Non-Bayesian Model for Tree Crown Extraction using Marked Point Processes,
INRIARR-5846, 2006.
HTML Version. BibRef
Earlier:
A Marked Point Process Model for Tree Crown Extraction in Plantations,
ICIP05(I: 661-664).
IEEE DOI Link 0512
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Earlier:
Point processes in forestry: an application to tree crown detection,
INRIARR-5544, 2005.
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Descombes, X.[Xavier], Minlos, R.[Robert], Zhizhina, E.[Elena],
Object Extraction Using a Stochastic Birth-and-Death Dynamics in Continuum,
JMIV(33), No. 3, March 2009, pp. xx-yy.
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Tree crown extraction. BibRef

Hill, R.A., Broughton, R.K.,
Mapping the understorey of deciduous woodland from leaf-on and leaf-off airborne LiDAR data: A case study in lowland Britain,
PandRS(64), No. 2, March 2009, pp. 223-233.
Elsevier DOI Link
WWW Version. 0903
LIDAR; Laser scanning; Forestry; Model; Mapping BibRef

Lu, W.L.[Wei-Lwun], Murphy, K.P., Little, J.J.[James J.], Sheffer, A.[Alla], Fu, H.B.[Hong-Bo],
A Hybrid Conditional Random Field for Estimating the Underlying Ground Surface From Airborne LiDAR Data,
GeoRS(47), No. 8, August 2009, pp. 2913-2922.
IEEE DOI Link 0907
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Lu, W.L.[Wei-Lwun], Little, J.J.[James J.], Sheffer, A.[Alla], Fu, H.B.[Hong-Bo],
Deforestation: Extracting 3D Bare-Earth Surface from Airborne LiDAR Data,
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De Chant, T.[Tim], Kelly, M.[Maggi],
Individual Object Change Detection for Monitoring the Impact of a Forest Pathogen on a Hardwood Forest,
PhEngRS(75), No. 8, August 2009, pp. 1005-1014.
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A novel change detection technique for tracking changes in individual forest canopy gaps over multiple years of imagery. BibRef

Daliakopoulos, I.N.[Ioannis N.], Grillakis, E.G.[Emmanouil G.], Koutroulis, A.G.[Aristeidis G.], Tsanis, I.K.[Ioannis K.],
Tree Crown Detection on Multispectral VHR Satellite Imagery,
PhEngRS(75), No. 10, October 2009, pp. 1201-1212.
WWW Version. 0910
A new method called Arbor Crown Enumerator was developed for tree crown detection from multispectral Very High Resolution satellite imagery. BibRef


Riyahi, R., Kleinn, C., Fuchs, H.,
Comparison of Different Image Fusion Techniques for Individual Tree Crown Identification using QUICKBIRD Images,
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Korpela, I., Tokola, T., Ørka, H.O., Koskinen, M.,
Small-Footprint Discrete-Return LIDAR in Tree Species Recognition,
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Korpela, I., Dahlin, B., Schäfer, H., Bruun, E., Haapaniemi, F., Honkasalo, J., Ilvesniemi, S., Kuutti, V., Linkosalmi, M., Mustonen, J., Salo, M., Suomi, O., Virtanen, H.,
Single-Tree Forest Inventory Using Lidar and Aerial Images for 3D Treetop Positioning, Species Recognition, Height and Crown Width Estimation,
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Korpela, I.[Ilkka],
3D Treetop Positioning by Multiple Image Matching of Aerial Images in a 3D Search Volume Bounded by Lidar Surface Models,
PCV06(xx-yy).
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Ko, C.[Connie], Sohn, G.[Gunho], Remmel, T.[Tarmo],
A Deciduous-Coniferous Classification and Internal Structure Derivation Using Airborne Lidar Data,
Laser09(158). 0909
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Nakai, Y.[Yohei], Hosoi, F.[Fumiki], Omasa, K.[Kenji],
Estimating Carbon Stocks of Coniferous, Woody Canopy Trees Using Airborne Lidar and Passive Optical Sensor,
Laser09(289). 0909
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Puttonen, E.[Eetu], Litkey, P.[Paula], Hyyppä, J.[Juha],
Usability of Sunlit-Shaded Area Separation in Individual Tree Species Classification,
Laser09(311). 0909
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Abd Rahman, M.Z.[Muhammad Zulkarnain], Gorte, B.G.H.[Ben G.H.],
Tree Crown Delineation from High Resolution Airborne Lidar Based on Densities of High Points,
Laser09(123). 0909
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Abd Rahman, M.Z.[Muhammad Zulkarnain], Gorte, B.G.H.[Ben G.H.], Bucksch, A.[Alexander],
A New Method for Individual Tree Delineation and Undergrowth Removal from High Resolution Airborne Lidar,
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Örmeci, C., Cesur, S.,
Comparison of Tree Extraction from Intensity Drop and From Multiple Returns in ALS Data,
ISPRS08(B1: 427 ff).
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Wu, L.L., Feng, Z.K., luo, X., Deng, X.R.,
Study on Application of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning Imaging System in Tree Measuring,
ISPRS08(B1: 271 ff).
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Huang, H.[Hai],
Terrestrial Image Based 3D Extraction of Urban Unfoliaged Trees of Different Branching Types,
ISPRS08(B3a: 253 ff).
PDF Version. 0807
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Huang, H.[Hai], Mayer, H.[Helmut],
Extraction of 3D Unfoliaged Trees from Image Sequences Via a Generative Statistical Approach,
DAGM07(385-394).
Springer DOI Link 0709
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Yao, C.J.[Chun-Jing], Ma, H.C.[Hong-Chao],
An Automatic Method Based on Gridding Segmentation for Trees' Classification in Forested Area,
ISPRS08(B3b: 273 ff).
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Barilotti, A.[Andrea], Sepic, F.[Francesco], Barilotti, A.[Andrea], Crosilla, F.[Fabio], Sepic, F.[Francesco],
Curvature Analysis of Lidar Data for Single Tree Species Classification in alpine Latitude Forests,
Laser09(129). 0909
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Abramo, E., Crosilla, F.[Fabio],
Assessing the 3D Structure of the Single Crowns in Mixed Alpine Forests,
PIA07(129).
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Improving the Morphological Analysis for Tree Extraction: A Dynamic Approach to Lidar Data,
Laser07(26).
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Reitberger, J.[Josef], Heurich, M., Krzystek, P.[Peter], Stilla, U.[Uwe],
Single Tree Detection in Forest Areas with High-Density LIDAR Data,
PIA07(139).
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Reitberger, J., Schnörr, C., Krzystek, P., Stilla, U.,
3D Segmentation of Full Waveform LIDAR Data for Single Tree Detection Using Normalized Cut,
ISPRS08(B3a: 77 ff).
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Reitberger, J.[Josef], Krzystek, P.[Peter], Stilla, U.[Uwe],
Combined Tree Segmentation and Stem Detection Using Full Waveform Lidar Data,
Laser07(332).
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Earlier:
Analysis of Full Waveform Lidar Data for Tree Species Classification,
PCV06(xx-yy).
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Barnea, S., Filin, S., Alchanatis, V.,
A Supervised Approach for Object Extraction from Terrestrial Laser Point Clouds Demonstrated on Trees,
PIA07(135).
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Bater, C.W., Coops, N.C., Gergel, S.E., Goodwin, N.R.,
Towards the Estimation of Tree Structural Class in Northwest Coastal Forests Using Lidar Remote Sensing,
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Bienert, A., Scheller, S., Keane, E., Mohan, F., Nugent, C.,
Tree Detection and Diameter Estimations by Analysis of Forest Terrestrial Laserscanner Point Clouds,
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Bienert, A., Scheller, S., Keane, E., Mullooly, G., Mohan, F.,
Application of terrestrial laserscanners for the determination of forest inventory parameters,
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Király, G., Brolly, G.,
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Rosette, J., North, P., Suárez, J.,
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Rossmann, J., Schluse, M., Bücken, A., Krahwinkler, P.,
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Holopainen, M.[Markus], Haapanen, R.[Reija], Karjalainen, M.[Mika], Vastaranta, M.[Mikko], Hyyppä, J.[Juha], Yu, X.W.[Xiao-Wei], Tuominen, S.[Sakari], Hyyppä, H.[Hannu],
Combination of Low Pulse ALS Data and TERRASAR-X Radar images in the Estimation of Plot-Level Forest Variables,
Laser09(135). 0909
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Vastaranta, M.[Mikko], Holopainen, M.[Markus], Haapanen, R.[Reija], Yu, X.[Xiaowei], Melkas, T.[Timo], Hyyppä, J.[Juha], Hyyppä, H.[Hannu],
Comparison of ALS-Based Low-Pulse Density Forest Inventories,
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Liang, X., Hyyppä, J., Matikainen, L.,
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Litkey, P., Rönnholm, P., Lumme, J., Liang, X.,
Waveform Features for Tree Identification,
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Takahashi, T., Awaya, Y., Hirata, Y., Furuya, N., Sakai, T., Sakai, A.,
Assessment of LiDAR-Derived Tree Heights Estimated from Different Flight Altitude Data in Mountainous Forests with Poor Laser Penetration Rates,
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Tiede, D., Hochleitner, G., Blaschke, T.,
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