Heading to field for LAI-2000 measurements. Today’s goal is to complete measurements on T1,2,3 and 4. We have 4 hours of 15 second remote LAI-2000 measurements possible in given the RAM capacity.
Required gear:
2 LAI-2000 units + wands;
1 TruPulse 360 for georeferencing + non-magnetic mounting bracket;
1. Tape for measuring height of Trupulse above differentially corrected stake;
3 tripods (one extra large) for mounting LAI-2000s and Trupulse;
2 reflectors for TruPulse;
1 Suunto Inclinometer for locating suitable location for remote top of canopy LAI-2000.
Day synopsis: well, went to the field in the morning and it was too sunny to collect LAI measurements, then went back in the afternoon and it was too rainy! Man, this equipment is way too picky for a tropical forest… Tomorrow I’m up and out of here at 5 am to take advantage of the increased diffuse radiation from 6-9, hopefully collect abundant LAI points!
