Fiber Optic Point Quadrat System for Improved Accuracy in Vegetation Sampling
Document Type
Article
Location
Oecologia
Publication Date
1983
Volume
59
Issue
2-3
Abstract
An automated, fiber optic point quadrat system for vegetation sampling is described. Because the effective point diameter of this system never exceeds 25 μm it minimizes the substantial errors which can arise with conventional point quadrats. Automatic contact detection eliminates operator subjectivity, and permits work in dense canopies. Additionally, sampling speed is increased over that of conventional systems.
First Page
417
Last Page
418
Recommended Citation
Caldwell, M.M.; Harris, G. W.; Dzurec, R. S. Fiber Optic Point Quadrat System for Improved Accuracy in Vegetation Sampling. Oecologia 59(2-3): 417-418.
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