Forest inventory by Smarthphone
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | KATAM CONSULTING AB - KMADE DESIGN AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | May 2016 - October 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
Within the forest industry the main tools and equipment for terrestrial measurement of forest stock, are old fashion and non-digital. The measurements are time consuming to make, imprecise and requires competence in forest management. The project objective was to develop a Smartphone based prototype for inventory of standing forest and with the prototype prove a more efficient and accurate method for forest inventory. The project result is positive and fulfills project target objectives. The result makes a solid foundation for further product development and commercialization.
Expected results and effects
Development of measurements algorithms and software app have been successful and the result is working Smartphone test application. The prototype has been validated on field in collaboration with Skogforsk. Initial result from the validation shows that the technology meets the forest industries accuracy demands. The prototype also shows acceptable robustness in different forest environments. In summary the result shows that the technical solution has big potential to make Swedish and international forest inventory more efficient and accurate.
Planned approach and implementation
The project was divided into 12 work packages. 11 of these have been successfully completed according to plan and with positive result. One working package has been postponed (regarding some planned business development activities). Time plan and budget has in general been executed according to plan.