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  • Optics
  • Computer simulation

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  • Virtual plant models and ray-tracing are used for plant-light interaction studies.
  • Current models often simplify leaf reflectance as diffuse, ignoring direction-dependent properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of incorporating measured, direction-dependent leaf reflectance (BRDF) into virtual plant models.
  • To assess effects on light absorption and spectral composition under various lighting conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 3D virtual cucumber plant models with PhongShader for optical leaf characteristics.
  • Simulated light absorption and photon flux densities under diffuse and directed sunlight.
  • Considered spectrally resolved and direction-dependent Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF).

Main Results:

  • Total leaf-level light absorption was marginally affected (MAPE < 2%).
  • Spectral distortions in the canopy exceeded 8% in the blue wavelength range under direct light.
  • Directional reflectance significantly impacts spectral composition within the plant canopy.

Conclusions:

  • BRDF modeling is not critical for estimating photosynthetic rates in most scenarios.
  • Accurate BRDF is essential for spectral analyses and optimizing artificial lighting in greenhouses.
  • Simulating spectral composition is vital for optical sensor applications in controlled environments.