computeBeta {RLeafAngle}

Compute the parameter of Beta function given leaf angle distribution mearuements.

Description

Compute the parameter of Beta function given leaf angle distribution mearuements.

Usage

computeBeta(LeafAngles)

Arguments

LeafAngles

The measurements of leaf angle distribution.

Value

The two parameters of Beta function given leaf angle distribution mearuements.

Author(s)

Wei-Min Wang (wmwang AT gmail.com)

References

Wang, W. M., Li, Z. L., & Su, H. B. (2007). Comparison of leaf angle distribution functions: effects on extinction coefficient and fraction of sunlit foliage. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 143(1), 106-122.

Examples

data(Pisek)
computeBeta(Pisek[[2]])