TreeTop Analysis

Measure canopy cover in seconds using your iPhone. Capture stabilized images, get real-time guidance, and automatically generate canopy percentage in the field.

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.