Satellite Based Estimation of Forest Biomass for Structural Resource Planning Using Gaussian Processes and Sentinel-2 Imagery

Aahna Bandula*
Periodicity:October - December'2024

Abstract

This study presents a replicable, cost-efficient method for estimating forest biomass critical for sustainable structural material sourcing using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery and Gaussian Process Regression. A simplified inventory method, coupled with spectral data in the visible to mid-infrared bands, enables accurate biomass quantification across diverse forest structures in Mediterranean climates. Compared to traditional LiDAR-based techniques, this approach offers faster, lower-cost deployment without significant trade-off in accuracy, making it suitable for applications in construction timber forecasting, infrastructure planning, and environmental assessments. The method has been validated across several Mediterranean forest types and is packaged in a freely accessible programming tool for direct integration into engineering planning workflows.

Keywords

Forest Biomass Estimation, Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery, Gaussian Process Regression, Remote Sensing in Structural Engineering, Timber Resource Assessment, Allometric Equations, Sustainable Construction Materials, Mediterranean Forests, Environmental Impact Assessment, Carbon Sequestration Modeling, Machine Learning in Civil Engineering, Satellite-Based Resource Monitoring

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