The aim of the study was to determine the spatial rate of CO2 flux and soil moisture within a wetland ecosystem by applying soil-vegetation parameters represented by Sentinel-1 VH (Vertical Transmit/Horizontal Receive—cross polarization) and VV data. The work focused on:
Classification of the wetland vegetation habitat types based on optical and microwave satellite images.
Developing models for soil moisture assessment applying σ° calculated from Sentinel-1 data.
Examination of influence of LAI and soil moisture on σ° calculated from Sentinel-1 data.
Developing NEE models applying σ° calculated from Sentinel-1 VH and VV data.
Mapping spatial distribution of NEE over a test site area.