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Publications 2000 and Earlier

2000

 

Lucht, W., Schaaf, C., Strahler, A. H., & D’Entremont, R. (2000). Remote Sensing of Albedo using the BRDF in Relation to Land Surface Properties. In M. M. V. et Al. (Ed.), Observing Land from Space: Science, Customers and Technology (pp. 175–186). Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Lucht, W., Schaaf, C. B., & Strahler, A. H. (2000). An Algorithm for the Retrieval of Albedo from Space Using Semiempirical BRDF Models. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 38(2), 977–998.

Lucht, W., & Lewis, P. (2000). Theoretical noise sensitivity of BRDF and albedo retrieval from the EOS-MODIS and MISR sensors with respect to angular sampling. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 21(1), 81–98.

Lucht, W., Hyman, A. H., Strahler, A. H., Barnsley, M. J., Hobson, P., & Muller, J. P. (2000). A comparison of satellite-derived spectral albedos to ground-based broadband albedo measurements modeled to satellite spatial scale for a semidesert landscape. Remote Sensing of Environment, 74(1), 85–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0034-4257(00)00125-5

Hu, B., Lucht, W., Strahler, A. H., Barker Schaaf, C., & Smith, M. (2000). Surface albedos and Angle-Corrected NDVI from AVHRR Observations of South America. Remote Sensing of Environment, 71(2), 119–132. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0034-4257(99)00050-4

Barnsley, M. J., Hobson, P. D., Hyman, A. H., Lucht, W., Muller, J. P., & Strahler, A. H. (2000). Characterizing the Spatial Variability of Broadband Albedo in a Semidesert Environment for MODIS Validation. Remote Sensing of Environment, 74(1), 58–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0034-4257(00)00123-1

Friedl, M. A., Woodcock, C., Gopal, S., Muchoney, D., Strahler, A. H., & Barker-Schaaf, C. (2000). A note on procedures used for accuracy assessment in land cover maps derived from AVHRR data. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 21(5), 1073–1077. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.31072/rcf.v9i1.557

Friedl, M. A., Muchoney, D., Mciver, D., Gao, F., Hodges, J. C. F., & Strahler, A. H. (2000). Characterization of North American land cover from NOAA-AVHRR data using the EOS MODIS land cover classification algorithm. Geophysical Research Letters, 27(7), 977–980.

1999

 

d'Entremont, R. E., C. L. Barker Schaaf, W. Lucht, and Alan H. Strahler, Retrieval of red spectral albedo and bidirectional reflectance using AVHRR HRPT and GOES satellite observations of the New England region, J. Geophys. Res., D-104, 6229-6239, 1999.

Diner, D.J, G.P Asner, R. Davies, Y. Knyazikhin, J-P. Muller, A. Nolin, B. Pinty, C.B. Schaaf, and J. Stoeve, New directions in Earth observing: Scientific applications of multi-angle remote sensing, Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., 80,2209-2228, 1999.

Hu, B., W. Lucht, and A. H. Strahler, The interrelationship of atmospheric correction of reflectances and surface BRDF retrieval: A sensitivity study, IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 37, 724-738, 1999.

Li, X., A.H. Strahler and M.A. Friedl, A conceptual model for effective directional emissivity from nonisothermal surfaces, IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., 37, 2508-2517, 1999.

Li, X., J. Wang, A. Strahler, Apparent reciprocity failure in directional reflectance of structured surface, Progress in Natural Science, 10, 747-752, 1999.

Liang, S., A. H. Strahler, and C. W. Walthall, Retrieval of land surface albedo from satellite observations: A simulation study, J. Appl. Meteorol., 38, 712-725, 1999.

Ni,W., X. Li, C. E. Woodcock, M. R. Caetano, and A. H. Strahler, An Analytical Hybrid GORT Model for Bidirectional Reflectance Over Discontinuous Plant Canopies,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING, 37, 987, 999 1999.

J. S. BORAK and A. H. STRAHLER, Feature selection and land cover classi?cation of a MODIS-like data set for a semiarid environment,Int. J. Remote Sensing,20, 919-938, 1999.

Gopal,S., C. E. Woodcock, and A. H. Strahler, Fuzzy Neural Network Classification of Global Land Cover from a 1 degree AVHRR Data Set,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON, 67,230-243, 1999.

Friedl,M.A., C. E. Brodley, and A. H. Strahler, Maximizing Land Cover Classification Accuracies Produced by Decision Trees at Continental to Global Scales,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING, 37, 969-977, 1999.

 

1998

 

Abdelgadir A. A.,S. GOPAL,and A. H. Strahler, Forward and inverse modelling of canopy directional reflectance using a neural network,Int. J. Remote Sensing,19, 453-471,1998.

Christopher O. Justice, Eric Vermote, John R. G. Townshend, Ruth Defries, David P. Roy, Dorothy K. Hall, Vincent V. Salomonson, Jeffrey L. Privette, George Riggs,Alan Strahler,et al., The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS): Land Remote Sensing for Global Change Research,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING,36,1228-1249,1998.

Lucht, W., Expected retrieval accuracies of bidirectional reflectance and albedo from EOS-MODIS and MISR angular sampling,Journal of Geophysical Research, 103,8763-8778, 1998.

 

1997

 

Hu, B., W. Lucht, Li, X.,and A. H. Strahler, Validation of kernel-driven semiempirical models for the surface bidirectional reflectance distribution function of land surfaces, Remote Sens. Environ, 62, 201-214, 1997.

Liang,S., A. H. Strahler, X. Jin, and Q. Zhu, Comparisons of Radiative Transfer Models of Vegetation Canopies and Laboratory Measurements,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 61,129-138, 1997.

W. Wanner,A. H. Strahler,B. Hu,P. Lewis,J.-P. Muller,X. Li,C. L. Barker Schaaf,and M. J. Barnsley, Global retrieval of bidirectional reflectance and albedo over land from EOS MODIS and MISR data: Theory and algorithm,JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH,102, D14,17143-17161, 1997.

 

1996

 

Moody,A., S. Gopal,and A. H. Strahler, Artificial Neural Network Response to Mixed Pixels in Coarse-Resolution Satellite Data,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 58,329-343,1996.

Abuelgasim,A.A., S. Gopal,J. R. Irons, and A. H. Strahler, Classification of ASAS Multiangle and Multispectral Measurements Using Artificial Neural Networks,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 57,79-87, 1996.

 

1995

 

Li,X., A. H. Strahler, and C. E. Woodcock, A Hybrid Geometric Optical-Radiative Transfer Approach for Modeling Albedo and Directional Reflectance of Discontinuous Canopies,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING, 33,466-480, 1995.

Liang,S., A. H. Strahler, An analytic radiative transfer model for a coupled atmosphere and leaf canopy,JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH, 100, D3, 5085-5094, 1995.

W. Wanner, X. Li, and A. H. Strahler, On the derivation of kernels for kernel-driven models of bidirectional reflectance,JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH,100,D10, 21077-21089, 1995.

 

1994

 

Lambin,E.F. and A. H. Strahler, Change-Vector Analysis in Multitemporal Space: A Tool To Detect and Categorize Land-Cover Change Processes Using High Temporal-Resolution Satellite Data,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 48,231-244,1994.

Liang, S and A. H. Strahler, Four-stream solution for atmospheric radiative transfer over a non-Lambertian surface,APPLIED OPTICS,33,5745-5753, 1994.

Abuelgasim,A.A., and A. H. Strahler, Modeling Bidirectional Radiance Measurements Collected by the Advanced Solid-State Array Spectroradiometer (ASAS) over Oregon Transect Conifer Forests,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 47,261-275,1994.

Wu,Y. and Alan H. Strahler, Remote Estimation of Crown Size, Stand Density, and Biomass on The Oregon Transect ,Ecological Applications, 4(2),299-312,1994.

Liang,S. and A. H. Strahler, Retrieval of Surface BRDF from Multiangle Remotely Sensed Data,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 50, 18-30,1994.

Schaaf,C.B., X. Li, and A. H. Strahler, Topographic Effects on Bidirectional and Hemispherical Reflectances Calculated with a Geometric-Optical Canopy Model ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING,32,1186-1193, 1994.

Schaaf,C.B. and A. H. Strahler, Validation of Bidirectional and Hemispherical Reflectances from a Geometric-Optical Model Using ASAS Imagery and Pyranometer Measurements of a Spruce Forest ,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 49,138-144,1994.

 

1993

 

Lambin, E.F., Cashman, P., Moody, A., Parkhurst, B.H., Pax, M.H., and Schaaf, C. Barker, 1993: Agricultural production monitoring in the Sahel using remote sensing: Present possibilities and research needs. J. Environ. Management, 38, 301-322.

Liang,S. and A. H. Strahler, An Analytic BRDF Model of Canopy Radiative Transfer and Its Inversion,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING,31,1081-1092,1993.

Liang,S. and A. H. Strahler, Calculation of the Angular Radiance Distribution for a Coupled Atmosphere and Canopy,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING,31,491-502,1993.

Chen,R., D. L. B. Jupp, C. E. Woodcock, and A. H. Strahler, Nonlinear Estimation of Scene Parameters from Digital Images Using Zero-Hit Run-Length Statistics,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING,31,735-746,1993.

Schaaf,C.B. and A. H. Strahler, Solar Zenith Angle Effects on Forest Canopy Hemispherical Reflectances Calculated with a Geometric-Optical Bidirectional Reflectance Model,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING,31,921-927,1993.

Scuderi, L.A., Schaaf, C. Barker, Orth, K.U., and Band, L.E., 1993: Alpine treeline growth variability: Simulation using an ecosystem process model. Arctic and Alpine Research, 25, 175-182.

 

1992

 

Li. X. and A. H. Strahler, Geometric-Optical Bidirectional Reflectance Modeling of the Discrete Crown Vegetation Canopy: Effect of Crown Shape and Mutual Shadowing,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING,30,276-292,1992.

 

1991

Jupp, D. L. B. and A. H. Strahler, A Hotspot Model for Leaf Canopies ,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 38,193-210,1991.

 

Shimada, I., Schaaf, C. Barker, Thompson, L., and Mosley-Thompson, E., 1991: Cultural impacts of severe droughts in the prehistoric Andes: application of a 1500-year ice core precipitation record. World Arch., 22 247-270.

Sun, G., D. S. Simonett. and A. H. Strahler, A Radar Backscatter Model for Discontinuous Coniferous Forests ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING.29,639-650,1991.

 

1990

 

Strahler,A.H., and D. L. B. Jupp Modeling Bidirectional Reflectance of Forests and Woodlands Using Boolean Models and Geometric Optics ,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 34,153-166,1990.

Albers,B.J., A. H. Strahler, X. Li, S. Liang and K. C. Clarke Radiometric Measurements of Gap Probability in Conifer Tree Canopies ,REMOTE SENS. ENVIRON. 34,179-192,1990.

Schaaf, C. B., J. M. Ward, H. S. Muench, R. P. d'Entremont, Robert P., M. K. Griffin, 1990: The Hemispheric Eighth Mesh Terrain Elevation and Geography Data Sets. Philips Lab Technical Report, DTIC-ADA231592.

 

1989

 

D'Entremont, R. P., G. B. Gustafson, J. T. Bunting, M. K. Griffin, C. B. Schaaf, 1989: Comparisons between the RTNEPH (Real-Time Nephanalysis) and AFGL Cloud Layer Analysis Algorithms, Philips Lab. Environmental Research Paper, DTIC ADA216637.

Jupp,D.L.B., A. H. Strahler, and C. E. Woodcock Autocorrelation and Regularization in Digital Images II. Simple Image Models ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING. 27,247-258,1989.

 

1988

 

Jupp, D.L.B., A. H. Strahler, and C. E. Woodcock Autocorrelation and Regularization in Digital Images I. Basic Theory ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING. 26,463-473,1988.

Franklin,J. and A. H. Strahler,Invertible Canopy Reflectance Modeling of Vegetation Structure in Semiarid Woodland ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING. 26,809-825,1988.

Li,X. and A. H. Strahler,Modeling the Gap Probability Of a Discontinuous Vegetation Canopy ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING. 26,161-170,1988.

Schaaf, C. Barker, Wurman, J. and R. M. Banta, 1988: Thunderstorm-producing terrain features. Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., 69, 272-277.

Woodcock,C.E., A. H. Strahler, and D. L. B. Jupp,The Use of Variograms in Remote Sensing: I. Scene Models and Simulated Images ,REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT 25,323-348, 1988.

Woodcock,C.E., A. H. Strahler, and D. L. B. Jupp,The Use of Variograms in Remote Sensing: II. Real Digital Images ,REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT 25,349-379, 1988.

 

1987

 

Banta, R. M. and C. Barker Schaaf, 1987: Thunderstorm genesis zones in the Colorado Rocky Mountains as determined by traceback of geosynchronous satellite images. Mon. Wea. Rev., 115, 463-476.

Woodcock,C.E. and A. H. Strahler,The Factor of Scale in Remote Sensing ,REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT 21,311-332,1987.

 

1986

 

FRANKLIN,J., T. L. LOGAN, C. E. WOODCOCK, AND A. H. STRAHLER,Coniferous Forest Classification and Inventory Using Landsat and Digital Terrain Data ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING, GE-24, 139-149,1986.

Li,X. and A. H. Strahler,Geometric-Optical Bidirectional Reflectance Modeling of a Conifer Forest Canopy ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING, GE-24, 906-919,1986.

Strahler,A.H., C. E. Woodcock, and J. A. Smith, On the Nature of Models in Remote Sensing ,REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT 20, 121-139, 1986.

 

1985

 

Li,X. and A. H. Strahler,Geometric-Optical Modeling of a Conifer Forest Canopy ,IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING, GE-23, 705-721, 1985.

 

1980

 

Strahler, A.H., The Use of Prior Probabilities in Maximum Likelihood Classification of Remotely Sensed Data ,REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT, 10, 135-163, 1980.

 

1978

 

Strahler, A.H., Binary Discriminant analysis: A New Method for Investigating Species- Environment Relationships ,Ecology, 39(1), 108-116, 1978.

Strahler, A.H., Response of woody species to site factors of slope angle, rock type, and topographic position in Maryland as evaluated by binary discriminant analysis, Journal of Biogeography, 5,403-423, 1978.

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