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Replacing traditional light measurement with LiDAR based methods in orchards

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Westling, F., Mahmud, K., Underwood, J. and Bally, I. S.E. (2020) Replacing traditional light measurement with LiDAR based methods in orchards. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 179 . p. 105798. ISSN 0168-1699

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2020.105798

Publisher URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168169920311078

Abstract

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.

Item Type:Article
Business groups:Horticulture and Forestry Science
Keywords:Agriculture LiDAR Light trolley Light interception Orchard AgTech
Subjects:Plant culture > Artificial light gardening
Plant culture > Food crops
Plant culture > Fruit and fruit culture
Technology > Technology (General)
Live Archive:19 Oct 2020 23:18
Last Modified:02 Nov 2022 02:15

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