#IMC: September 14 - 18 2025

Challenges of Linear Assumptions in Remote Sensing Indices

Assigned Session: FS 3.150: Methodological advances in mountain research

Abstract ID: 3.10140 | Accepted as Talk | Talk | TBA | TBA

Mathieu Gravey (1)
Beria Harsh (2,3), Sabine Rumpf (4)
(1) Institute for Interdisciplinary Mountain Research, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Innrai, 6020, Innsbruck, Tirol, AT
(2) WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Davos, Switzerland
(3) Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
(4) Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel,, Basel, Switzerland

Categories: Monitoring, Remote Sensing
Keywords: Remote Sensing, Mountain Ecosystems, Non-Linear Indices, NDVI

Categories: Monitoring, Remote Sensing
Keywords: Remote Sensing, Mountain Ecosystems, Non-Linear Indices, NDVI

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Remote sensing indices like NDVI are widely used to analyze vegetation, snow (NDSI), water dynamics (NDWI), … However, their non-linearity and bounded nature create challenges when applying common analytical methods such as averaging, resolution scaling, and trend estimation. These issues are particularly evident in mountainous and low-vegetation environments, where complex terrain, vegetation gradients, and seasonal variability further complicate interpretation.

This study examines how spatial and temporal averaging can misrepresent environmental patterns, how resolution choices influence index behavior, and why linear regression can produce misleading trends. We review existing methodologies, discuss their limitations, and explore how researchers have attempted to address these issues. By assessing these challenges, we aim to provide a clearer understanding of the implications of linear assumptions in remote sensing analyses.

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