A generalised methodology for estimating land surface temperature for non-urban areas of Greece through the combined use of NOAA–AVHRR data and ancillary information

The purpose of this study was twofold: to develop a methodology for the estimation of land surface temperature for non-urban areas and to analyze the sensitivity of the methodology. The key element of the methodology was the development of emissivity maps based on CORINE Land Cover and the ASTER spectral library. Land surface temperatures were derived from NOAA/AVHRR data and the methodology was applied at a national scale in Greece, with emphasis given to non-urban areas. A sensitivity analysis was performed in order to determine the variables that mainly affect the estimation of land surface temperature. A varying propagation error was identified depending on the temperature and humidity of the atmosphere, as well as the land cover type. The methodology was applied to a series of 25 AVHRR images and the results were compared to in-situ measurements from representative stations.     

农地使用权流转对我国耕地保护的影响及对策

耕地保护事关国家粮食安全、生态平衡和社会稳定,为此政府一直实行世界最严格的制度来保护耕地。但发展中国家的快速城市化进程必然导致部分耕地被城市建设用地替代。出于农村经济发展的内在要求及提高土地资源配置效率的需要,在市场经济的条件下,促进农地使用权的流转成为我国耕地保护制度改革过程中的重要环节。