Cumberland Plain Phenocam Images and Green Chromatic Coordinate Time Series

Supplying a dense time series of half-hourly phenocam images captured during daylight hours from a fixed camera site established in 2012. It includes derived data products such as timeseries of the Green Chromatic Coordinate (Gcc) for specific vegetation regions-of-interest. The data supports analysis of ecological responses to climate variability and calibration of satellite remote sensing products.

Use Cases

• Analyze vegetation phenology by tracking the Green Chromatic Coordinate (Gcc) time series for specific regions-of-interest.
• Calibrate satellite-derived remote sensing data using the high-frequency, ground-based phenocam image time series.
• Study ecological responses of dominant species like *Eucalyptus moluccana* and *E. fibrosa* to climate variability using the long-term image record.
• Investigate edge effects on forest condition within the protected remnant of Shale Gravel Transition Forest using the image archive.

Strengths

• Half-hourly image capture during daylight provides a dense, fine-scale temporal record.
• Data collection began in 2012, offering a long-term record of vegetation structure and condition.
• Includes derived analytical products like Green Chromatic Coordinate (Gcc) timeseries for specific vegetation regions.

Limitations

• Geographic scope is limited to a single forest patch on the Cumberland Plain in New South Wales.
• Data availability for specific file formats (HTML, PNG, PDF) and derived products may be inconsistent.
• The site's excellent condition with noted edge effects may limit generalizability to more degraded ecosystems.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery

Collection Method

Images captured by fixed cameras installed at the Cumberland Plain SuperSite.

Time Range

Collection began in 2012, with half-hourly captures during daylight.

Freshness

Data is made available on an almost real-time basis, with a platform last updated date of 2026-03-20.

Geography

Cumberland Plain SuperSite, a protected forest remnant on the Hawkesbury Campus of the University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.