Dear list,
I'm currently on the market for both a photosynthesis analyzer and a LAI
meter. I have quoted both LI-COR and CID models as follows:
Photosynthesis: LI6400XT vs. CI-340
LAI: LAI-2200 vs. CI-110
Both will be used for measurements in the field, for both tree canopies
and grasses (and yes, I have budgeted the grass leaf chamber for both
systems as well). The specs appear to be very similar, but I'm new to
the field.
So far, CID comes ahead on price for both systems, and the CI-340
appears to be noticeably more portable. With this in mind, is there any
significant gain in going with the LI-COR hardware instead of CID? Why?
Are there other systems out there? I'd really appreciate the insight
from people with hands-on experience with these systems.
Thank you,
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*Dr. Thiago Sanna F. Silva*
Postdoctoral Fellow
Remote Sensing Division - National Institute for Space Research (INPE)
São José dos Campos, SP - Brazil
www.dsr.inpe.br
www.thiagosilva.wordpress.com
https://plus.google.com/101212496230661235420
