Metla Project 7196

Modification of the MELA Model to use Assimilated Initial Data to Produce Forest Growth Estimates in Boreal Forests

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Duration: 2005-2008   
Research Programme: Forest Management Planning

Objectives

The project “Modification of the MELA Model to use Assimilated Initial Data to Produce Forest Growth Estimates in Boreal Forests” (LocalMELA) is a part of a Finnish-Canadian consortium “Northern Boreal Forest Information Products Based on Earth Observation Data” (3/2005-3/2008) within the research programme AVALI. LocalMELA is a co-operation project between Metla and the University of Joensuu. The project is funded by Tekes.
  • The project develops and tests together with the University of Joensuu as well as with other members of the AVALI consortium a prototype for a calculation system that is easily tailored for local conditions (forest inventory data and models).
  • The objective of the project is a new interface standard between the models and calculation chains to facilitate the adoption of the calculation system into different conditions with the help of local expertise.


    • Project leader: Nuutinen, Tuula
    The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Joensuu Office, PL 68, FI-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND
    Phone: +358 10 211 5351 Telefax: +358 10 211 2103
    E-mail: tuula.nuutinen@metla.fi

    Other researchers: Berger, Florian (2005-06), Härkönen, Kari, VA (2005-06), Lempinen, Reetta, JO (2005-08), Redsven, Visa, JO (2005-06), Siitonen, Markku, VA (2005-06)


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