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TREES-tree root examination, evaluation and standardization

  • US 9,007,256 B1
  • Filed: 10/18/2011
  • Issued: 04/14/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting defects of tree roots below grade of the soil, comprising:

  • providing an apparatus comprising an antenna and adapted to generate radar frequency data representing the configuration of said tree roots below grade of the soil;

    applying said apparatus above soil grade in the region of said tree roots;

    generating said radar frequency data;

    providing a computer storage device for storing said radar frequency data;

    providing an algorithm configured to correlate said generated radar frequency data with defects below grade in said tree roots;

    processing said radar frequency data by said computer storage device and said algorithm whereby said generated radar frequency data is correlated with defects below grade in said tree roots.

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