Journalartikel

Jahr der Veröffentlichung: 2023

Zeitschrift: Geocarto International

Bandnummer: 38

Heftnummer: 1

ISSN: 1010-6049

eISSN: 1752-0762

Open Access Status: Gold

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2023.2292162

Verlag: Taylor and Francis Group

Abstract: 
This study evaluates the sensitivity of the Dynamic Habitat Index (DHI), utilizing multitemporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data, to changing environmental conditions across Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) types in a central European landscape (2017-2020). We observed distinct DHI characteristics for all LULC types, and the DHI responded to an extreme drought year in 2018 with no return to pre-drought conditions except for deciduous forests. The DHI also effectively captured spatio-temporal variability of pedo-climatic conditions. Thus, integrated with ancillary geodata, the DHI enhances traditional categorical LULC maps, offering applications in biodiversity and ecosystem research. Such integrated products could serve as valuable tools for decision makers to formulate sustainable land management strategies and contribute to Sustainable Develop Goal indicators related to land degradation, e.g. by identifying deviations from typical, context-specific DHI profiles as a response to disturbance and environmental stress.

Harvard-Zitierstil: Safaei, M., Kleinebecker, T. and Grosse-Stoltenberg, A. (2023) Potential of the satellite-based Dynamic Habitat Index (DHI) to capture changes in soil properties and drought conditions across Land Use/Land Cover types in a Central European landscape, Geocarto International, 38(1), Article 2292162. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2023.2292162

APA-Zitierstil: Safaei, M., Kleinebecker, T., & Grosse-Stoltenberg, A. (2023). Potential of the satellite-based Dynamic Habitat Index (DHI) to capture changes in soil properties and drought conditions across Land Use/Land Cover types in a Central European landscape. Geocarto International. 38(1), Article 2292162. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2023.2292162