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Simple Light Interception Model (SLIM)

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The purpose of the Simple Light Interception Model (SLIM) is to compute canopy closure (an index of long-term light levels) at any height above the ground within a forest canopy. The forest canopy in SLIM is a 3D geometrical object modelled from measured tree properties. SLIM can be used for stand profile visualization
    Publication year

    2013

    Authors

    Harja D; Vincent G

    Language

    English

    Geographic

    Indonesia

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