Silva Fennica (Jan 2014)

Determining boreal clearcut object properties and characteristics for identification purposes

  • Lideskog, Håkan,
  • Ersson, Back,
  • Bergsten, Urban,
  • Karlberg, Magnus

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.1136
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 48, no. 3

Abstract

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After clearcutting, machines traffic the clearcut conducting different silvicultural activities. Many objects on a forest clearcut (slash residues, stones, stumps and roots) may disturb e.g. site preparation and planting. This paper describes properties and characteristics of these objects. A flowchart was developed that describes a possible computer-aided system that identifies the objects, and ultimately, makes a machine avoid or target them. A system for obstacle identification creates conditions for further technical development and (semi)automation of e.g., site preparation, mechanized planting, and stump removal.