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GLOBE Tree App and Laser Distance Meter to Estimate Carbon Credit in Coral Beach at Phuket Thailand
Organization(s):Samsenwittayalai School
Country:Thailand
Student(s):Thanapon Sukpiboon,
Phitsinee Kloenthanom,
Pornpawee Valaikanok,
Phitchaphorn Limpamalaiphron,
Onsinee Jampunya,
Nathaphat Wisalkamol,
Sopistha Chakrapong,
Bongkoch Ampharam,
Kongpop Panchai,
Benyapa Setawanna,
Parisa Saeloo,
Saknarin Srima
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Educator(s):Kornkamon Kumnerdkarn
Contributors:Assoc.Prof.Dr.Krisanadej Jaorensutasinee,
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mullica Jaroensutasinee,
Miss Kanyarat Choyhong,
Miss Atchara Romkeaw,
Center of Excellence for Ecoinformatics,
School of Science,
Walailak University,
Thailand.
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Biometry (including Tree Height), Carbon Cycle
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2023-03-02
This study examined forest carbon stock using laser distance meters and GLOBE Observer application compared to the actual heights of the trees, which is the information we use to be considered and used to calculate the absorption capabilities. To portray a more precise image with our theory, we need to conduct an experiment in a very suitable location that provides us with the resources needed in order to get a clear result. Therefore, we have chosen Phuket City, located in Thailand. The researchers find the amount of carbon credits above the ground by calculating using allometric equations which require the heights of the trees in the observation area, and record the measurement data in datasheets. The results show that tree measuring by measuring lasers has no or not enough accuracy and that the tree measuring by GLOBE Observer application is a better choice to measure a tree. Our data says that the total amount of carbon credits at Koh Hey is lower than the total amount of carbon credits at Saphan Hin. We conclude that mangrove forests can consume more carbon dioxide than beach forests. Our study accomplishes to answer our 2 main concerns which are “GLOBE Observer application has more accuracy than using sensors” and “Mangrove forests are capable of stocking carbon dioxide the most”.