PriMera Scientific Engineering (ISSN: 2834-2550)

Review Article

Volume 6 Issue 6

The Use of High-Resolution Satellite Imagery and Artificial Intelligence for Above-ground Biomass Modelling in the Mediterranean Region: A Review

Ramadhan R*, Koop T, Franciamore F, Nikaein T, Scatena L, Lombardi E and Roscani V

May 28, 2025

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review, based on recently published papers and compare information regarding Above-ground biomass (AGB) modelling, data sources, methodology, and model accuracy. To fulfill the objectives of the INNO4CFIs project and as an output of this study, we propose utilizing high-resolution surface reflectance data acquired from commercial satellites for index and feature derivation. Integrating Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Digital Terrain Models (DTM) derived from Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), or Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data, enhances the accuracy of biomass prediction. The Random forest (RF) model excels in incorporating multiple features, thus adeptly capturing sample characteristics.

Keywords: Above-ground Biomass; Satellite Imagery; Artificial Intelligence

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