This paper investigates the response of mid-latitude montane peatlands to climate warming, focusing on changes that occurred in a montane peat bog during a drought period.
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) equipped with multispectral and thermal sensors were used for high-resolution imaging along with instrumental monitoring. For the first time, this study accurately documented the extent and intensity of structural changes and thermal response of mountain peatlands to an intense drought. The results highlighted the effectiveness of UAS monitoring in understanding mountain peatlands as a fragile environment exposed to the effects of climate change.
Link to paper: LANGHAMMER, J., LENDZIOCH, T., VLČEK, L., 2024. Montane peatland response to drought: Evidence from multispectral and thermal UAS monitoring. Ecological Indicators, 167, 112587. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.112587.