Geographical and Environmental Modelling · 2001 · 46 citations · 20 references
Earth ObservationLand UseUrban VegetationEnvironmental PlanningSocial SciencesUrban Land UseUrban Green SpacesHong KongUrban GreeningGreen InfrastructureSpot ImagesGreen CityGeographyUrban EcologySpace ResearchGreen SpaceLandscape ChangeEarth Observation DataSpace SustainabilityUrban GeographyRemote Sensing
The green space of Hong Kong was studied using a normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) derived from SPOT images. Spatial patterns of the magnitude and variability of 'greenness' were analyzed based on the mean and entropy of NDVI at the tertiary planning unit (TPU) level. Continuous loss of green space due to urban encroachment and hill fires was identified in many parts of the territory between 1987 and 1995. However, establishment of green belts and improved landscaping, as found in many new development projects, such as the Tsang Kwan O new town, resulted in the continuous gain in green space or percentage of woodland in a few locations.
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Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing
John Nicol, B. King, Ding Xiaoli · UCL Discovery (University College London) · 2007 · 9.4K citations
Derivation of Leaf‐Area Index from Quality of Light on the Forest Floor
Carl F. Jordan · Ecology · 1969 · 2.6K citations
Leaf‐area Index, Botany, Forestry +10