Panoramic Photopoint Images from Mitchell Grass Rangeland SuperSite

High-quality digital images captured using a panoramic photopoint method at the TERN Mitchell Grass Rangeland SuperSite in Queensland. Images are taken in 360° sequences with up to 40 photographs per point, with three primary photopoints configured in an equilateral triangle. The site is an arid tussock grassland used for sheep and cattle grazing.

Use Cases

• Analyze vegetation cover and species composition across the 1-hectare core plot using the panoramic image sequences.
• Monitor landscape changes over time by comparing photopoint images from the established triangle configuration.
• Study the impact of grazing on grass species like Astrebla lappacea and Astrebla squarrosa visible in the imagery.
• Develop computer vision models for land classification using the high-quality, overlapping photographs from the 360° panoramas.

Strengths

• Images are captured using a standardized panoramic photopoint method with up to 40 photographs per sequence.
• Photopoints are established in a precise geometric configuration (equilateral triangle with 2.5m sides).
• Site location is precisely recorded using DGPS at the center of the photopoint triangle.
• The collection is associated with a specific, documented ecological site (Mitchell Grass Rangeland SuperSite).

Limitations

• The total number of images, rows of data, and specific columns or metadata structure are unknown.
• Sample data is unavailable, preventing assessment of image quality, format consistency, or annotation details.
• The dataset's primary format includes HTML, which may not be ideal for direct image analysis workflows.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery

Collection Method

Images captured with a digital SLR camera using the panoramic photopoint method, following protocols from White, et al. (2012).

Time Range

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Geography

Mitchell Grass Rangeland SuperSite at Rosebank Station, approximately 11 km south-east of Longreach, Queensland, Australia.