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LAI-2200C Plant Canopy Analyzer


Measuring Leaf Area Index

The LAI-2200C Plant Canopy Analyzer uses a non-destructive method to easily and accurately measure Leaf Area Index (LAI). It consistently outperforms other methods such as Ceptometry and Hemispherical Photography in terms of flexibility, advanced features, accuracy, and ease of use.

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Canopy Variety

Computes LAI even in row crops and isolated trees that other methods cannot measure.

Any Sky

Accurate in most daylight conditions, unlike other methods requiring specific sun angles or cloud cover.

Proven Results

Designed by scientists and engineers to provide quick and highly accurate results.

True Gap Fraction

Measures five zenith angles in a single measurement for better canopy analysis.

Start using the LAI-2200C in Your Research

Designed by both scientists and engineers to provide quick and accurate results,
as well as advanced processing options.

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Benefits

Key Benefits

Non-Destructive Measurement

Measure Leaf Area Index (LAI) accurately without damaging or disturbing the plant canopy, making it ideal for repeated research studies.

Works in Multiple Canopy Types

Suitable for forests, grasslands, row crops, hedges, small plots, and isolated trees where other methods often fail.

Accurate in Most Daylight Conditions

Delivers reliable results under most sky conditions, including daylight and clear sky measurements with scattering correction.

Fast Five-Angle Measurement

Measures five zenith angles in a single reading, saving time and improving data accuracy for canopy analysis.

GPS & Mapping Support

Integrated GPS helps map data locations easily and supports visualization in Google Earth for research reporting.

Scientifically Proven Results

Developed by scientists and engineers to ensure highly accurate, repeatable, and trusted research data.

Specifications

Specifications

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Technical Specifications

LAI-2200C Plant Canopy Analyzer

Complete hardware specifications for the control unit, optical sensor, and environmental ratings.

🖥 LAI-2270C Control Unit

Sensor Inputs Two 6-pin + Two BNC
Storage 128 MB FAT16
Display 128 × 64 graphics
Power 4 × AA batteries
Battery Life 90 hours
Size 20.9 × 9.8 × 3.5 cm
Weight 0.454 kg

📍 GPS Module

Accuracy 2.5 m CEP
Update Rate 1 Hz
Sensitivity -148 dBm
Hot Start 1 sec
Warm Start 6 sec
Cold Start 37 sec

🔬 LAI-2250 Optical Sensor

Memory 1 MB flash
Power 2 × AA
Battery Life 180 hours
Wavelength 320–490 nm
Radiation Rejection >99%
Size 63.8 × 2.9 × 2.9 cm
Weight 0.845 kg

🎯 Angular Coverage

Ring 1: 0–12.3°
Ring 2: 16.7–28.6°
Ring 3: 32.4–43.4°
Ring 4: 47.3–58.1°
Ring 5: 62.3–74.1°

🌡 Environmental Conditions

Operating: -20 to 50°C
Humidity: 0–95% RH
Storage: -40 to 65°C

Applications

Applications

Applications

🌿 Canopy Growth Studies

Ideal for monitoring plant canopy development, growth stages, and seasonal changes in vegetation.

🌾 Crop Productivity Research

Supports agricultural and crop science studies for analyzing biomass, yield potential, and plant density.

🌳 Forest Vigor Assessment

Used in forestry research to evaluate tree health, forest density, and canopy vigor.

🔥 Fuel Load Analysis

Helps estimate canopy fuel load for wildfire risk assessment and environmental studies.

🏭 Pollution Deposition Modeling

Useful for environmental studies involving air pollution deposition and canopy interaction analysis.

🐛 Insect Defoliation Research

Accurately measures canopy loss caused by insect damage and pest infestation.

🛰 Remote Sensing Validation

Supports satellite and drone-based vegetation studies by providing reliable ground-truth data.

🌎 Carbon Cycle Studies

Valuable for climate research, ecosystem analysis, and global carbon cycle monitoring.

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