Abstract: Direct measurements of plant morphological characteristics can be difficult. Allometric equations can relate traits such as canopy height (CH) and width or stem diameter at breast height (DBH) to coarse measures of biomass or volume. However, precise and accurate measurements of plants and other irregular objects are still difficult. Thus, the present invention was developed as a simple and effective solution for quickly measuring the volume of plants. The devices and methods described herein allow for the precise and accurate measurement of plants as well as other irregularly shaped objects.

Abstract: Direct measurements of plant morphological characteristics can be difficult. Allometric equations can relate traits such as canopy height (CH) and width or stem diameter at breast height (DBH) to coarse measures of biomass or volume. However, precise and accurate measurements of plants and other irregular objects are still difficult. Thus, the present invention was developed as a simple and effective solution for quickly measuring the volume of plants. The devices and methods described herein allow for the precise and accurate measurement of plants as well as other irregularly shaped objects.