Leaf analyzer SS1

photosynthesisportable

• Measures incident and transmitted PAR in canopies • Direct display of Leaf Area Index (LAI) • Usable in cloudy and clear conditions • Proven, research-grade canopy analyser • Ideal for phenotyping applications The SunScan plant canopy analyzer system uses field measurements of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) in crop canopies to provide valuable information about Leaf Area Index (LAI) and biomass production. The SunScan plant canopy analyser is optimised to measure PAR in low regular canopies such as most agricultural crops. The 1m probe enables rapid spatial averaging of large areas and PAR mapping for non-uniform crops such as vineyards and orchards. With the unique BF5 reference PAR sunshine sensor, the SunScan plant canopy analyser can be used in most weather conditions. Ease of use The SunScan plant canopy analyzer probe consists of 64 PAR Sensors embedded in a 1 m long probe. Whenever a reading is taken, all sensors are scanned and the measurements sent to a hand-held PDA, type RPDA3, via an RS232 interface. The average PAR level from the Probe is read, but all 64 individual readings can be stored for more complete PAR mapping, or making linear transects. Automatic logging can be selected to obtain readings over a period of time at a fixed point. If connected to a data logger the Probe can function as a Linear Quantum Sensor (also known as a line quantum sensor).