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CID Bio-Science CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager

Fast, Portable Plant Canopy Imager for Environmental & Crop Research

The new CI-110 combines hemispherical canopy photography and image analysis with light measurement to non-destructively calculate leaf area index (LAI) and other canopy parameters. The self-levelling digital camera takes 150 degree images of plant canopies for hemispherical photograph analysis.

The 24 photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) sensors in the arm of the instrument can be used for an alternative measurement of LAI, to assess current radiation levels of the site, and to evaluate sunflecks. The updated, ergonomic design is paired with a 7″ capacitive touch screen, a trigger with delayed image release for crisp images, and the ability to add or exchange filters over the camera lens.

he CI-110 is particularly useful for applications such as silviculture, forest restoration, and optimising yields and wood quality.

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The CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager by CID Bio-Science is a versatile tool designed for fast and portable canopy analysis, making it ideal for environmental and crop research. It combines hemispherical canopy photography with light measurement to non-destructively calculate leaf area index (LAI) and other canopy parameters. Researchers can use the CI-110 to measure vegetative spectral response, estimate plant nutrition, water requirements, and plant stress, enhancing crop yields.

Additionally, it provides valuable data for forest productivity and environmental research, helping scientists understand the impacts of climate change and human activity on natural ecosystems. The CI-110 is particularly useful for applications such as silviculture, forest restoration, and optimising yields and wood quality.

Key Features of CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager

  • Self-levelling digital camera provides 150° field-of-view image of the plant canopy
  • Measures photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and calculates sunflecks using 24 photodiodes
  • Non-destructive calculation of leaf area index (LAI) using images or PAR sensors
  • Calculated LAI of plant canopies across multiple size classes; adjustable camera lens focus for varying canopy heights
  • Calculation of canopy gap fraction distribution, leaf angle distribution, and plant canopy extinction coefficients
  • No above-canopy reference readings required for gap fraction LAI Image and data visible in the field and saved for further analysis
  • Full, user-selectable range of zenith & azimuth angles, digitally applied User selectable and literature-based thresholding methods, including the Otsu Method and Entropy Crossover Technique
  • Performs measurements under any sky condition
  • Ability to change images RGB (red, green and blue) colour value(s)
  • Location acquired via GPS, Glonass, Beidou and Galileo with amplified antenna
  • Internal compass for standardising measurements across locations
  • Neutral Density Filters included to optimise images across varying light conditions

Specifications of CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager

Lens

Self-leveling hemispherical lens

Image Resolution

8 megapixels

Interface

USB and Wifi

Measuring Time

< 1 second

Fish-eye Lens Angle

150°

Operating Temperature

5 to 50° C

Camera Sensor

5 cm x 5 cm

Total Length

84 cm

Imaging Probe and Arm Weight

1.5 kg

PAR (Range / Accuracy)

0-2500 umol m2s / 5 umol m2s

Applications of CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager

  • Crop Optimisation: Measure vegetative spectral response, estimate plant nutrition, water requirements, and plant stress to enhance crop yields
  • Forest Productivity: Assess leaf area index (LAI), photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), and sunflecks to inform silviculture, forest restoration, and optimise yields and wood quality
  • Environmental Research: Use canopy data to understand the impacts of climate change and human activity on natural ecosystems
  • Silviculture: Aid in the management and cultivation of forests for timber production and conservation
  • Forest Restoration: Support efforts to restore degraded forests and improve biodiversity
  • Climate Change Studies: Provide data for modeling and predicting the effects of climate change on vegetation

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