BOREAS 1994 Allometric Forest Structure Survey

1994 growing season data characterizing forest structure in the BOREAS Southern and Northern Study Areas (SSA and NSA). The dataset, collected by the NASA BOREAS TE-22 team, includes information on vegetation composition, crown characteristics, and ground cover. It supports analysis of boreal forest biophysical properties.

Use Cases

• Validating satellite-derived estimates of forest biomass and canopy cover using ground-based allometric and structural measurements.
• Analyzing species composition and vegetation cover (e.g., mosses, lichens, litter) to understand boreal forest floor characteristics.
• Modeling forest crown structure and plant characteristics for studies on ecosystem productivity and carbon cycling.
• Studying the spatial distribution of forest types and structural attributes across the BOREAS SSA and NSA regions.

Strengths

• Data collected during the focused 1994 BOREAS field campaign provides a temporally consistent snapshot.
• Covers both the Southern and Northern Study Areas (SSA and NSA), allowing for regional comparison.
• Includes detailed thematic categories such as forest composition, vegetation structure, crown characteristics, and litter.

Limitations

• Exact row count, file size, and specific column names are not provided by any source.
• Conflicting last updated dates: Data.gov lists 2026-03-13 (likely a metadata error), while NASA Earthdata lists 1994-12-31.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), BOREAS TE-22 team.

Collection Method

Field survey data collected to characterize and interpret forest structure.

Time Range

1994 growing season

Freshness

1994-12-31 23:59:59.999000

Geography

BOREAS Southern Study Area (SSA) and Northern Study Area (NSA)