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April 1, 2026Open Access

Spectral reflectance and associated photograph of boreal forest understory formation in interior Alaska

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Data paper presents spectral reflectances of boreal forest understory, indicating insights for ecosystem monitoring.

Key Points

  • This research aims to analyze spectral reflectance and photographs of understory vegetation in boreal forests to enhance understanding of ecological dynamics.
  • Conducted spectroscopic measurements of 44 understory formations and five 30-m transects.
  • Measured spectral reflectances covering visible, near infrared, and shortwave infrared regions (350–2500 nm).
  • Included photographs at each measurement position to visualize the structure of the vegetation.
  • Provided detailed spectral reflectance data for six dwarf shrubs, two herbaceous plants, and three moss species.
  • Included reflectance data from non-vegetative surfaces like snow and soil.
  • Data set aims to support remote sensing methodologies for large-scale understory monitoring.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a615652765b073a7835https://doi.org/10.20575/00000004
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