Title

CPCe Software

Authors

Nova Southeastern University

Abstract

The CPCe (Coral Point Count with Excel extensions) program is a Windows-based software (PC use only) that provides a tool for the determination of coral cover using transect photographs. A specified number of spatially random points are distributed on a transect image and the features underlying the points are user-identified. Coverage statistics are then calculated and the results sent to Excel spreadsheets automatically.

Additionally, CPCe can be used for image calibration and area analysis of benthic features. Excel sheets are automatically generated to summarize the area calculations for each image.

Using CPCe

Using CPCe is simple and straightforward. The main form is where the transect photograph is displayed, along with the coral codes. The main form has the following menu items: File, Mark Border, Point Overlay, Measurement, Image Enhancement, Utilities, Options, and Help. Please see the supplemental files below for instructions on each of these menu items.

Version

4.1

Citations

CPCe Citation

Please use the following citation in published literature using CPCe:

Kohler, K.E. and S.M. Gill, 2006. Coral Point Count with Excel extensions (CPCe): A Visual Basic program for the determination of coral and substrate coverage using random point count methodology. Computers and Geosciences, Vol. 32, No. 9, pp. 1259-1269, DOI:10.1016/j.cageo.2005.11.009.

• Download the paper (1.3MB PDF)

Support Statement

Support CPCe CPCe is released as copyrighted freeware. It is the National Coral Reef Institute's (NCRI) aim to provide a useful tool for researchers, coral reef managers, and individuals involved in coral reef monitoring, assessment, and restoration. Due to its popularity, updating CPCe and providing support via email and telephone requires a significant amount of time and effort. If you have found CPCe to be useful for your institution's research, we encourage you to make a donation that will be used for the further development and support of CPCe. Donation suggestions: Single user: $200 Multiple user (<10): $500 Multiple user (>10): $1000 Donation Link in comment below:

Department

Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences

Comments

Donation Link

Recommended Citation

Nova Southeastern University, "CPCe Software" (2022). NSU Software. 2.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/software/2