Citizen scientists detect invasive species arrival.
The Invaders of Texas Citizen Science program collects species observations from volunteers. Volunteers use a kit to detect and report invasive plant species in their local areas.
Monitor devices, forecast capacity, control systems, diagnose
Monitor devices in real time. Forecast generating capacity and optimize capacity. Diagnose issues and schedule maintenance based on condition. Control systems remotely. Alert users to abnormal conditions. Reduce loss and operating costs.
Measures leaf area and herbivory by taking photos of leaves and scales. Calculates total leaf area and area consumed. Uses freehand drawing to reconstruct missing leaf margins. Stores data in spreadsheets on the device or Google Drive.