Mapping species from above with hyperspectral remote sensing

One of the most exciting possibilities with airborne hyperspectral remote sensing is mapping species distributions by identifying individual tree crowns.  Every ecosystem presents different mapping challenges, and the approach should be tailored to the place and research goals.  New methods are being developed to make species mapping with hyperspectral data more flexible and efficient, helping us to successfully map species in a wider variety of ecosystems than ever before.