Use a buffer for canopy calculation

[cassondranewman]

Hello,

I would like to calculate the canopy for each plot and buffer the area near the border of each plot.

I have been able to successfully calculate the canopy area per plot with the 'fieldArea' function, however this function does not allow the user to input a desired buffer. I have also tried to use the 'fieldInfo' function to apply the buffer to the output of the 'fieldArea' function, but I have not been able to get the 'fieldArea' function to accept the canopy input.

Please advise on the best practice to applying a buffer to a canopy calculation. Thanks!!

[filipematias23]

Hi there,

Thank you for the suggestion. We just changed the function fieldArea to allow Buffer too. Could you check if it is working for you?

Thank you,
Filipe

[cassondranewman]

Thank you so much! I was able to successfully input my desired buffer with the fieldArea function. I appreciate your time and effort!

I have one last question regarding buffering:
Our field has different spacing between plots vertically (a few inches) and horizontally (a few feet). Have you considered implementing a separate X-axis buffer and Y-axis buffer? I believe researchers with similar field spacing to mine would find a two-part buffer very useful!

Best,
Cassie