Introduction To Computing Applications In Forestry And Natural Resource Management

Author : Jingxin Wang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351849333

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Introduction to Computing Applications in Forestry and Natural Resource Management by Jingxin Wang Pdf

Due to the complexity of operational forestry problems, computing applications are becoming pervasive in all aspects of forest and natural resource management. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to computers and their applications in forest and natural resource management and is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students in forestry and natural resources. It introduces state-of-the-art applications for several of the most important computer technologies in terms of data acquisition, data manipulation, basic programming techniques, and other related computer and Internet concepts and applications. This book consists of six parts and 19 chapters.

Author : Guofan Shao,Keith M. Reynolds
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402043871

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Computer Applications in Sustainable Forest Management by Guofan Shao,Keith M. Reynolds Pdf

This book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of computer applications in forestry. It is the first text on software for forest management to emphasize integration of computer applications. It also offers important new insights on how to continue advancing computational technologies in forest management. The authors are internationally-recognized authorities in the subjects presented.

Author : Jingxin Wang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351849340

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Introduction to Computing Applications in Forestry and Natural Resource Management by Jingxin Wang Pdf

Due to the complexity of operational forestry problems, computing applications are becoming pervasive in all aspects of forest and natural resource management. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to computers and their applications in forest and natural resource management and is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students in forestry and natural resources. It introduces state-of-the-art applications for several of the most important computer technologies in terms of data acquisition, data manipulation, basic programming techniques, and other related computer and Internet concepts and applications. This book consists of six parts and 19 chapters.

Author : Pete Bettinger,Michael G. Wing
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015057022538

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Geographic Information Systems by Pete Bettinger,Michael G. Wing Pdf

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Author : David N. Bengston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : MINN:31951D029600214

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Applications of Computer-aided Text Analysis in Natural Resources by David N. Bengston Pdf

Author : Jingxin Wang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031129469

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Forest and Biomass Harvest and Logistics by Jingxin Wang Pdf

This book explains forest and woody biomass harvest, harvesting machines, systems, logistics, supply chain management, best management practices, harvest scheduling and carbon sequestration. It also covers applications of harvesting principles in forest and biomass management practices. The book provides an in-depth understanding of functions and applications of current and future harvesting technologies, the unique characteristics of harvesting machine with respect to cost, productivity, and environmental impacts. Special features include harvest machine illustrations and images of field operations, tabular presentations of filed studies of forest operations and detailed modelling processes for forest and biomass harvest logistics and supply chain management. Specifically, the book is designed for students, researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of forest and biomass harvest and logistics. The book’s contents have been tested in teaching as the Harvesting Forest Product class for undergraduates and graduates in the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources at West Virginia University since 2000. The information contained in this book is a robust reference resource for students who would be future forest and biomass managers, timber contractors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and educators in the fields of forest and biomass operations, engineering, and resource management.

Author : Krista Merry,Pete Bettinger,Michael Crosby,Kevin Boston
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323905206

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Geographic Information System Skills for Foresters and Natural Resource Managers by Krista Merry,Pete Bettinger,Michael Crosby,Kevin Boston Pdf

Geographic Information System Skills for Foresters and Natural Resource Managers provides a resource for developing knowledge and skills concerning GIS as it applies to forestry and natural resource management. This book helps readers understand how GIS can effectively be used by professional foresters and land managers to conduct spatial analyses or address management decisions. Through topics presented, readers will improve their ability to understand GIS data sources, identify GIS data types and quality, perform common spatial analysis processes, create GIS data, produce maps, and ultimately develop the skills necessary to use GIS analysis to answer real-world questions. This book will be of great benefit to GIS users looking to directly apply techniques to real-world data or foresters and natural resource scientists who use GIS in their research. Presents unique reflections, diversions, inspections and translations within the text to encourage readers’ critical thinking skills Includes a companion website to enhance the reflections, diversions, inspections and translations with additional resources Designed with examples, discussions and case studies from seasoned natural resource professionals with decades of combined professional experience

Author : Daniel L. Schmoldt,H. Michael Rauscher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461311553

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Building Knowledge-Based Systems for Natural Resource Management by Daniel L. Schmoldt,H. Michael Rauscher Pdf

If one were forced to use a single key word to describe the decade of the 1980's, a very prominent one would be "technology. " Leading the forefront of tech nology advancement were breakthroughs in electronics. Devices that were uncommon or unknown in 1980 became commonplace, and almost indispens able, by 1989. This trend has continued into the 1990's and it does not seem to be abating in any way. Microwave ovens, video recorders, telephone answer ing machines, compact disc players, computers, and a host of smaller or less sophisticated devices now appear in most households. The development of small and inexpensive computers, i. e. , personal computers, has placed computing resources within reach of many more people. In addition, many traditional, and largely mechanical devices, have been enhanced by electronics. For example, specialized microprocessors are combined with arrays of electronic sensors to control and monitor sophisticated engineering components in most new auto mobiles. In this and many other ways, we are touched by the new electronics in almost every aspect of our daily lives. Initially, personal computers were little more than toys. They contained only a small fraction of the computing power of their immediate ancestors, the mini computers and mainframe computers. However, rapid improvements in integ rated circuit design and chip manufacture produced regular reductions in size and cost of computer components. During the same time, processor speed and sophistication increased.

Author : Joseph Edward De Steiguer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : MINN:31951D02974793X

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Multi-criteria decision models for forestry and natural resources management by Joseph Edward De Steiguer Pdf

Foresters and natural resource managers must balance conflicting objectives when developing land-management plans. Conflicts may encompass economic, environmental, social, cultural, technical, and aesthetic objectives. Selecting the best combination of management uses from numerous objectives is difficult and challenging. Multi-Criteria Decision Models (MCDM) provide a systematic means for comparing tradeoffs and selecting alternatives that best satisfy the decisionmakergass objectives. In recent years, the use of MCDM in forestry and natural resources management has generated a substantial body of literature. This annotated bibliography includes 124 important references ranging from theoretical studies to real-world applications of MCDM.

Author : Daniel Schmoldt,H. Michael Rauscher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 146131156X

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Building Knowledge-Based Systems for Natural Resource Management by Daniel Schmoldt,H. Michael Rauscher Pdf

If one were forced to use a single key word to describe the decade of the 1980's, a very prominent one would be "technology. " Leading the forefront of tech nology advancement were breakthroughs in electronics. Devices that were uncommon or unknown in 1980 became commonplace, and almost indispens able, by 1989. This trend has continued into the 1990's and it does not seem to be abating in any way. Microwave ovens, video recorders, telephone answer ing machines, compact disc players, computers, and a host of smaller or less sophisticated devices now appear in most households. The development of small and inexpensive computers, i. e. , personal computers, has placed computing resources within reach of many more people. In addition, many traditional, and largely mechanical devices, have been enhanced by electronics. For example, specialized microprocessors are combined with arrays of electronic sensors to control and monitor sophisticated engineering components in most new auto mobiles. In this and many other ways, we are touched by the new electronics in almost every aspect of our daily lives. Initially, personal computers were little more than toys. They contained only a small fraction of the computing power of their immediate ancestors, the mini computers and mainframe computers. However, rapid improvements in integ rated circuit design and chip manufacture produced regular reductions in size and cost of computer components. During the same time, processor speed and sophistication increased.

Author : Erkki Tomppo,Markus Haakana,Matti Katila,Jouni Peräsaari
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402087134

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Multi-Source National Forest Inventory by Erkki Tomppo,Markus Haakana,Matti Katila,Jouni Peräsaari Pdf

Building on more than a decade of innovative research into multi-source forest inventory (MS-NFI) this book presents full details of the development, outputs and applications of the improved k-NN method. The method, which was pioneered in Finland in 1990, is rapidly becoming a world standard in forest inventory, having been adopted as standard in Finland and Sweden, and recently introduced in Austria and across the US. The book describes in detail the full MS-NFI process, and the input data used – including field data, satellite images, and digital map data, as well as coarse-scale variation of forest variables. It also presents comprehensive information on the types of outputs which can be derived, including maps and statistics, describing, for example, stock volumes and development, dominant tree species, age-class distribution, and large and small-scale variation. The book will provide an invaluable resource for those involved in forest inventory, including government departments and bodies involved in forest policy, management and monitoring, forest managers, and researchers and graduate students interested in forest inventory, modelling and analysis. It will find an additional market among those interested in Earth observation, ecology and broader areas of environmental and natural resource management. Erkki Tomppo was the winner of the 1997 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for his work on the k-NN method.

Author : Peter Bettinger,Pete Bettinger,Kevin Boston,Jacek P. Siry,Donald L. Grebner
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080921582

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Forest Management and Planning by Peter Bettinger,Pete Bettinger,Kevin Boston,Jacek P. Siry,Donald L. Grebner Pdf

Forest Management and Planning provides a focused understanding of contemporary forest management issues through real life examples to engage students. The methodology for the development of quantitatively-derived forest management plans – from gathering information to the implementation of plans at the forest level – are clearly explained. Emphasis is placed on the development of traditional commodity production forest plans using linear programming, the development of alternative forest plans, and problem resolution in planning. The authors have developed this book based on their personal experience in teaching forest management courses and the review of ten forestry programs (Auburn University, University of Georgia, Iowa State University, Louisiana State University, Northern Arizona University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Florida, Virginia Tech, and Oregon State University). The integration of extended case studies of a variety of scenarios as well as the inclusion of a section on report writing will engage students. Acknowledgement and integration of various software packages for forest management provide the most useful tools for those studying forest management and distinguish this book from the competition. This book is an ideal resource for students of Forest Management – primarily an upper-level course in forestry, and natural resource management, wildlife, and recreation programs. Real-life examples illustrated mathematically and graphically End-of-chapter questions Modern coverage of the planning and management of US Forest timber production Case study analysis Expansive applications drawn for examples in the western US, the Lake States, the northeastern US, the southern US and Canada Detailed descriptions of models and solution methods for integrating a variety of wildlife habitat constraints

Author : Joseph Buongiorno,J. Keith Gilless
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780121413606

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Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management by Joseph Buongiorno,J. Keith Gilless Pdf

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic objectives. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific management of forests are described using basic algebra, computer spreadsheets, and numerous examples and applications. Balanced treatment is given throughout the book to the ecological and economic impacts of alternative management decisions in both even-aged and uneven-aged forests. In-depth coverage of both ecological and economic issues Hands-on examples with Excel spreadsheets; electronic versions available on the authors' website Many related exercises with solutions Instructor's Manual available upon request

Author : Dennis P. Dykstra
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Forest management
ISBN : UCAL:B4905945

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Mathematical Programming for Natural Resource Management by Dennis P. Dykstra Pdf

Author : William L. Mason,Robert Muetzelfeldt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Forest management
ISBN : WISC:89013138664

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Computers in Forestry by William L. Mason,Robert Muetzelfeldt Pdf