1 km L-VOD retrieval from the synergy of Sentinel-1 SAR and SMOS radiometer data for subtropical evergreen vegetation dynamics in China

Key Points

• L-VOD retrieval shows significant correlations with vegetation dynamics over 1 km resolution areas.
• Key metrics indicate a correlation coefficient of 0.85 in monitoring subtropical evergreen vegetation.
• Analysis utilizes remote sensing data from Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar and SMOS radiometer for dynamic assessments.
• Findings highlight potential for improved vegetation monitoring methods in subtropical ecosystems.