EO:EUM:DAT:MSG:LAI-SEVIRILeaf Area Index - MSGseriesAtmospheric conditionsAgricultureBiodiversityVegetationLandSAF Archive & FTPEUMETCast-EuropeEUMETCast-AfricaEUMETCast-AmericasEUMETCast2013-01-28Leaf Area Index (LAI) is defined as one half the total leaf area per unit ground area. It defines the area of green vegetation that interacts with solar radiation determining the remote sensing signal, and represents the size of the interface between the vegetation canopy and the atmosphere for energy and mass exchanges. LAI is thus a necessary input for Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), regional and global climate modelling, weather forecasting and global change monitoring. Besides, the LAI is relevant for Land Biosphere Applications such us agriculture and forestry, environmental management and land use.2010-11-15Europe, North Africa, South Africa, South America-copyrightcopyrightLAI-SEVIRILSALAI2009-03-23-79.0 -81.079.0 81.0