Vegetation spectral characteristics based on altitude zone in galunggung volcano

Abstract Galunggung is an active volcano with an altitude of 2168 meter above sea level. Galunggung Volcano has a diversity of vegetation and habitat for various fauna. Previous research explained that Galunggung Volcano has at least 43 species of typical plants, which are divided into categories of mature trees, poles, saplings, and seedlings / undergrowth. However, the spectral characteristics of these plant types are still unknown. On the other hand, remote sensing with infrared channels is the right technology to analyze the spectral characteristics of vegetation in Galunggung Volcano. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the specific characteristics of vegetation on Galunggung Volcano based on height zones. This research uses Landsat 8 imagery, Aster GDEM imagery, and Hyperion imagery. It is expected that the results of image processing can show how the altitude affects the different spectral characteristics and types of vegetation in the study area.