The operational and statistical aspects of an pilot survey, made in Karnataka, India, was demonstrated. The objective of the project demonstrated here, was the development of a methodology for a practicable, statistically accurate, quantitative timber volume estimation over large areas. The intensive use of remote sensing technology (Landsat-TM-data, IRC and Black and White aerial photography) in combination with terrestrial survey was realized by a four phase sampling design for the stratification.

Die folgenden Ausführungen behandeln den Aspekt der Holzvorratserfassung im INDO - FRG Cooperation Projekt, Teilprojekt "zivile Fernerkundung". Die Diskussion der digitalen Bildanalyse erfolgt an anderer Stelle (Schmitt-Fürntratt, 1991).