Passive remote sensing technology for mapping bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana): A review of techniques and regional case study

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dc.contributor.authorSchroeder, Sarah B.
dc.contributor.authorDupont, Colleen
dc.contributor.authorBoyer, Leanna
dc.contributor.authorJuanes, Francis
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Maycira
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-15T22:25:19Z
dc.date.available2019-07-15T22:25:19Z
dc.date.copyright2019en_US
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThe distribution and abundance of the canopy-forming kelp Nereocystis luetkeana is of increasing concern for environmental management and conservation in coastal regions due to its importance as a foundation species. Mapping kelp forests aids in understanding their health, productivity, and response to environmental conditions. Remote sensing using satellites is an increasingly accessible tool for mapping nearshore habitats allowing for applications such as long-term monitoring and large- and small-scale surveys. This paper provides a review of passive optical remote sensing techniques for detection and mapping of floating macro-algae, and adapts these techniques for detecting Nereocystis luetkeana, demonstrating their application through a comprehensive case study, from imagery acquisition to map validation. This review with associated case study communicates to non-remote sensing experts a road map to use remote sensing technology for mapping kelp habitats.en_US
dc.description.reviewstatusRevieweden_US
dc.description.scholarlevelFacultyen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was supported Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) as part of the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project (SSMSP) and NSERC USRA [Dupont].en_US
dc.identifier.citationSchroeder, S.B., Dupont, C., Boyer, L., Juanes, F. & Costa, M. (2019). Passive remote sensing technology for mapping bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana): A review of techniques and regional case study. Global Ecology and Conservation, 19, e00683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00683en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00683
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/10969
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGlobal Ecology and Conservationen_US
dc.subjectKelpen_US
dc.subjectRemote sensingen_US
dc.subjectHabitat mappingen_US
dc.subjectMacro algaeen_US
dc.subjectDigital image processingen_US
dc.subjectReviewen_US
dc.titlePassive remote sensing technology for mapping bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana): A review of techniques and regional case studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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