Plant Canopy Imager CID Bioscience CI-110

Fast, Accurate and Non-Destructive Measurements of Leaf Area Index ( LAI) The CI-110’ s digital platform enables you to simultaneously capture wide-angle plant canopy images and estimate Leaf Area Index ( LAI) and Photosynthetically Active Radiation ( PAR) levels from a single canopy scan. No more taking multiple scans above and below the canopy… leave your tree-climbing equipment at home. One measurement provides a full complement of data, unlike systems which require the user take multiple measurements and attach various masking devices to obtain meaningful data. " Short of actually collecting leaves, which eliminates the opportunity to measure canopy change over time, hemispherical photography is the method of choice for measuring LAI." ( Jonckheere et al. 2004) Instant Data: Captures Canopy image and calculates Leaf Area Index ( LAI) and Photosynthetic Active Radiation ( PAR) levels Onsite Evaluation: The CI-110 digital process needs only one scan beneath the canopy, allowing on-site evaluation under any daylight conditions User-Defined: User-selected number of zenith divisions ( rings) and azimuthal divisions allows investigation of any canopy sectors desired Lightweight: 0.5 Kg instrument is handheld and simple to use Lightweight ( 500 grams) and fast, the CI-110 revolutionizes data collection for forest management, crop science and environmental research! https: / / www.youtube.com/ watch? v= OGBFWnzXv5I Features : Single measurement for data collection 170° -wide viewing angle with live high-resolution fish-eye image Collect data under any lighting conditions. The CI-110 accommodates for changes in ambient light Non-destructive measurement of Leaf Area Index ( LAI) and Photosynthetically Active Radiation ( PAR) On-site evaluation of solar beam transmission coefficients or gap fractions Calculation of diffuse radiation transmission coefficients ( the sky view factor) , mean foliage inclination angles, and plant canopy extinction coefficients User-selected number of zenith and azimuthal divisions allows investigation of any canopy sectors desired Sun-path can be easily plotted on the image A fully integrated ceptometer with 24 photodiodes to measure Sunflecks in the range of Photosynthetically Active Radiation Specifications : Lens: Self Leveling Hemispherical Lens Image Resolution: 180, 956 pixels Interface: USB Measuring Time: 0.5-1 second Fish-eye Lens Angle: 170° Operating Temperature: 5 to 50° C Probe Size: 42 × 72 mm Arm Length: 440 mm Probe and Arm Weight: 0.45 kg PAR: 24 PAR sensors, 10 mm spacing How To Use It : Simply position the CI-110 under the desired leaf canopy. The auto-leveling fisheye camera lens ( 170° ) displays a live image of the canopy for accurate data collection. Once you have captured the desired canopy image, software-driven analysis manipulates any data portion you desire, making manual image masking obsolete. Calculations Performed: Leaf Area Index ( LAI) Mean Foliage Inclination Sunflecks - The fraction of visible sky from below the canopy Photosynthetically Active Radiation ( PAR) Whats in the Box : The CI-110 Digital Plant Canopy Imager includes: Self leveling digital fish-eye imaging probe Driver software Operational software 24 PAR sensor-arm with USB interface Operations manual Hard-shell instrument carrying case Optional handheld computer