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Integrated forest data collection system and method

  • US 6,708,114 B1
  • Filed: 05/06/2003
  • Issued: 03/16/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method allowing a user to gather forestry data within a survey region, comprising:

  • a. defining a plurality of plots within said cruise region;

    b. defining a destination point within each of said plurality of plots;

    c. defining a cruise route by which said user will visit each of said destination points;

    d. providing a portable navigation system with memory means storing said cruise route, which assists said user in navigating along said cruise route;

    e. providing an alert signal from said navigation system which alerts said user when said user is within a selected tolerance distance of one of said destination points;

    f. providing a portable computer with data input means allowing said user to input a plurality of observed tree data for storage therein, once said user arrives at one of said destination points; and

    g. providing a data link from said navigation system to said computer, whereby each entry of said observed tree data is cross-linked as to its position as determined by said navigation system, and the specific plot and destination point in which said user is collecting said data.

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