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Research note
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We define the quantitative properties and qualitative characteristics of stumps, stones, slash, and roots, the most important objects interacting with machine activities after clearcutting; We develop a flowchart showing how a computer-aided system using clearcut object identification should be executed.
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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.
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Lideskog,
Division of Product and Production Development, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97187 Luleå, Sweden
E-mail:
hakan.lideskog@ltu.se
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Ersson,
Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, SLU, SE-90183 Umeå, Sweden
E-mail:
back.tomas.ersson@slu.se
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Bergsten,
Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, SLU, SE-90183 Umeå, Sweden
E-mail:
urban.bergsten@slu.se
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Karlberg,
Division of Product and Production Development, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97187 Luleå, Sweden
E-mail:
magnus.karlberg@ltu.se