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.