Abstract:
The NDVI (normalized difference vegetation index)datasts of GIMMS, MODIS and SPOT/VEGETATION were selected as data sources to analyze their spatial distribution and timing changes in the Dabie Mountains. The results showed that: (1) these data had generally similar distribution patterns in space. MODIS and SPOT/VEGETATION NDVI matched well.MODIS had narrow band width, high spatial resolution and large variation range; (2)three types of NDVI changed seasonally similar to the same amplitude in terms of time series variation.MODIS NDVI and SPOT/VEGETATION NDVI clearly reflected the lag of the NDVI response to precipitation for about 1 month. GIMMS NDVI clearly and accurately reflected the changes of ground vegetation cover. The dynamic range of SPOT/VEGETATION was larger than that of GIMMS NDVI and MODIS NDVI.