First results of a non-destructive LIDAR system for the characterization of tree crops as a support for the optimization of pesticide treatments
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In order to measure the p hysical and structural characteristics of the plants, a detection system based on a Time of Flight laser scanner known as LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) has been developed. The LIDAR system i s part of a research program to contro l and optimise the d oses of pesticides applied to crops in order to reduce the environmental and economical impact of disea ses control pra ctices. The measurement system is presented, together with the first set of results corresponding to field test s carried out during the 2 004 sea son, in fruit, citr us and vineyard orcha rds. Finally, the experimental results of the manually-made and LI DAR measurements were compared, to look for useful correlations for certain crop parameters such us tree volume and leaf area index, LAI. The obtained results will be used as support for t he de cision making rel ated to the optimization o f pesticid e treatments for crop protection.
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