Form 5a - ICP Forests

Code Name Description Example
6.2 second storey s. 2 and ground veg. >
1.5m
6.3 multi storey s. 3 and ground veg. >
1.5m
6.4 "plenter" structure s. 4 and ground veg. >
1.5m
6.5 disturbed s. 5 and ground veg. >
1.5m
(127) Parameter to be specified with photo submission D_PARAMETER_LA
(LAI) (to be updated after first data submission)
Code
Aper
Expo
Camera
Lens
Sun
Description
Aperature of camera
Exposure time
(e.g. -2u is -2 steps below automatic UNDER canopy,
-1a is -1 step below automatic ABOVE canopy )
Brand and model
Canopy analyzer – other
(to be described in detail)
Short description of light condition
Additional parameters may be specified and submitted with up to 6 characters
but must be announced to the data centre at least 1 week before submission for
harmonization issues
(128) Method for LAI determination D_DETERMINATION_LA
(LAI)
According to Field Protocol on LAI measurement:
Code
Description
10 Direct determination (Litterfall)
21 Canopy analyzer – LICOR 2000
22 Canopy analyzer – TRAC
23 Canopy analyzer – other
(to be described in detail)
31 digital camera – WinScanopy
32 digital camera – HemiView
33 digital camera – GLA
34 digital camera – other
(to be described in detail)
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