Replacing traditional light measurement with LiDAR based methods in orchards

Autor: Kare Mahmud, James Underwood, Fred Westling, Ian Bally
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 179:105798
ISSN: 0168-1699
DOI: 10.1016/j.compag.2020.105798
Popis: Traditional methods of measuring light interception can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive due to the constraints involved in direct measurements. By exploiting modern Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) sensing and state-of-the-art simulation models, many of the results derived from light measurements can be achieved in silico, allowing a single day of fieldwork to replace weeks using more direct methods. Virtual models of existing trees allow analysis of the light environment, as well as geometric measurements like canopy volume. Further, these simulation models allow analysis of variables which cannot be measured directly. Here, we present a study of LiDAR-based methods to replace light interception using a light trolley, showing promising results with wide applicability.
Databáze: OpenAIRE