Estimating biophysical properties of tropical forests using radiation reflected in middle infrared wavelengths (3.0-5.0 /spl mu/m)

Information on tropical forest types and their biophysical properties is needed as they underpin our understanding and prediction of Earth system processes. This paper explores the potential use of reflected MIR, derived from channel 3 of the NOAA AVHRR sensor, for estimating the biomass of Cameroonian tropical forests. Results indicate significant inverse relationships between biomass and reflected MIR.