Canopy Cover vs TreeTop Analysis

Canopy Cover measures % Canopy Cover non destructively using your device's camera. Canopy cover is calculated from green canopy area. Adjust the sliders to correctly identify canopy area. Longitude and latitude update when you take a picture. Save latitude, longitude, and percent cover data to a text file. Important Considerations Camera height, camera angle, lens distortion, and solar angle can result in inaccurate canopy cover measurement.

TreeTop is a lightweight mobile canopy cover measurement tool designed for the GLOBE Program’s global science community. Using your iPhone’s camera and built-in sensors, TreeTop allows you to capture high-contrast canopy images, convert them to black and white, and automatically calculate canopy cover percentage through pixel analysis—all directly in the field. Key Features: • Capture stabilized canopy photos • GPS-tag images with date and time • Real-time phone angle guidance using a digital bubble level • Automatically generate canopy percentage and summary data • Save images and data locally on your device TreeTop replaces expensive or homemade canopy measurement tools by providing a fast, accurate, and portable solution for students, researchers, and citizen scientists. Designed for simplicity and reliability, TreeTop helps you collect meaningful environmental data anytime, anywhere.