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A data frame of implemented indicator metrics and their requirements

Format

A data frame with indicators in rows and columns:

  • indicator_name: String with indicator name. Should not contain spaces (use underscore for multiple word separation).

  • stand_static_variables: String with stand static variables (e.g. slope) separated by commas. Variable names should not contain spaces (use underscore for multiple word separation).

  • stand_dynamic_variables: String with stand dynamic variables (e.g. canopy cover, stand leaf area index) separated by commas. Variable names should not contain spaces (use underscore for multiple word separation).

  • plant_static_variables: String with plant static variables separated by commas. Variable names should not contain spaces (use underscore for multiple word separation).

  • plant_dynamic_variables: String with plant dynamic variables (e.g. dbh, height, cover) separated by commas. Variable names should not contain spaces (use underscore for multiple word separation).

  • output_units: String describing the units of the indicator metric (e.g. Mg/ha).

  • estimation_method: String describing the procedure for indicator estimation.

  • interpretation: String describing how the indicator should be interpreted and common usage.

  • implementation_responsible: Name of the person responsible for the definition and implementation of the indicator within the package.

Examples

data(indicator_definition)