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SLIM: Simple Light Interception Model

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The purpose of the SLIM software is to compute canopy closure (an index of long term light level) at any height above the ground within a forest canopy. It was initially developed as a module of the dynamic forest growth model, SExI Forest Simulator.
    Publication year

    2015

    Authors

    World Agroforestry

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    models, canopy, forest dynamics

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