Bibliometric Insights into Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Forest Biomass Estimation

Effective forest management and conservation are increasingly critical in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Advances in remote sensing technologies, such as terrestrial laser scanning, offer promising tools for more accurate assessments in forestry research. This study explores the...

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Published in:Ecologies (Basel) 2024-09, Vol.5 (3), p.470-490
Main Authors: Compeán-Aguirre, Jorge Luis, López-Serrano, Pablito Marcelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bibliometrics
Biomass
Citations
climate change
Collaboration
dendrometry
Forests
Keywords
laser scanner
Lasers
point cloud
Science
three-dimensional
TLS
Trees
Trends
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Summary:Effective forest management and conservation are increasingly critical in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Advances in remote sensing technologies, such as terrestrial laser scanning, offer promising tools for more accurate assessments in forestry research. This study explores the application of TLS in biomass estimation by conducting a bibliometric analysis of scientific articles indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science. By examining the literature from 2010 to 2024, the study identifies key trends, knowledge gaps, and emerging research opportunities, as well as practical applications in forest management and conservation. The analysis reveals a significant rise in scientific output on TLS, with an average annual growth rate of 8.16%. The most cited works address biomass estimation at the individual tree level using laser scanning data. China and the United States lead in the publication volume with 11 articles. The collaboration network highlights research disparities among regions such as Latin America. Overall, TLS has proven effective for the non-destructive measurement of forest variables and biomass.
ISSN:2673-4133
2673-4133
DOI:10.3390/ecologies5030029