Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial Direction
Tree diameter at breast height (DBH) is the most fundamental factor in modelling tree growth, but current DBH measurement instruments mainly focus on instantaneous acquisition, making it difficult to measure tree growth continuously and accurately. In this study, we propose a wireless sensing networ...
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| author | Qianjia Zhang Yuanjing Sun Xinyu Zheng Shusheng Zhang Luming Fang |
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| description | Tree diameter at breast height (DBH) is the most fundamental factor in modelling tree growth, but current DBH measurement instruments mainly focus on instantaneous acquisition, making it difficult to measure tree growth continuously and accurately. In this study, we propose a wireless sensing network that can transmit data in signal-free environments, and combine sensor and computer technologies to develop a real-time continuous measurement system for tree radials, which has the advantages of working in real-time, being low-cost and stable, and enabling high-precision. It can be applied to the DBH measurement of trees in the range of 50 mm–380 mm, with a measurement accuracy of 0.001 mm. Additionally, whole-point sampling, conducted 24 h per day, integrates DBH data measurement, transmission, storage and visualization analysis. After measuring in the field for a year, it initially reveals the change in DBH within the test area within that year. This study provides a scientific basis for researching the microscopic growth pattern of trees and establishing a tree growth model, which will be further optimised and improved in terms of appearance structure, communication and power supply in the future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0a8a49a355f64352b9261830c8fc8e9d2023-11-19T10:47:16ZengMDPI AGForests1999-49072023-09-01149187610.3390/f14091876Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial DirectionQianjia Zhang0Yuanjing Sun1Xinyu Zheng2Shusheng Zhang3Luming Fang4College of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaManagement Center of National Natural Conservation Area in Zhejiang Wuyanlin, Taishun 325500, ChinaCollege of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaTree diameter at breast height (DBH) is the most fundamental factor in modelling tree growth, but current DBH measurement instruments mainly focus on instantaneous acquisition, making it difficult to measure tree growth continuously and accurately. In this study, we propose a wireless sensing network that can transmit data in signal-free environments, and combine sensor and computer technologies to develop a real-time continuous measurement system for tree radials, which has the advantages of working in real-time, being low-cost and stable, and enabling high-precision. It can be applied to the DBH measurement of trees in the range of 50 mm–380 mm, with a measurement accuracy of 0.001 mm. Additionally, whole-point sampling, conducted 24 h per day, integrates DBH data measurement, transmission, storage and visualization analysis. After measuring in the field for a year, it initially reveals the change in DBH within the test area within that year. This study provides a scientific basis for researching the microscopic growth pattern of trees and establishing a tree growth model, which will be further optimised and improved in terms of appearance structure, communication and power supply in the future.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/9/1876displacement sensorwireless transmissiondata managementpattern of change in breast diameter |
| spellingShingle | Qianjia Zhang Yuanjing Sun Xinyu Zheng Shusheng Zhang Luming Fang Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial Direction Forests displacement sensor wireless transmission data management pattern of change in breast diameter |
| title | Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial Direction |
| title_full | Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial Direction |
| title_fullStr | Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial Direction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial Direction |
| title_short | Development of a Real-Time Continuous Measurement System for Tree Radial Direction |
| title_sort | development of a real time continuous measurement system for tree radial direction |
| topic | displacement sensor wireless transmission data management pattern of change in breast diameter |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/9/1876 |
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