A method of data collection for the evaluation of forest harvesting systems

A unified international method to capture, record, and report the information necessary for documenting the mechanical performance of harvesting machines and systems under specified conditions is presented. It provides a data collection method as a basis for evaluation of systems across international boundaries for better selection of machines, prior to bearing the expense of purchasing the system. An in depth study of a prototype skidder on steep terrain was conducted to test the practicality of the method. The study resulted in some modification of the been received indicating support and suggesting minimal changes. The recommendations of other reviewers will be incorporated in the final Field Manual. A microcomputer program for filing and editing the data collected in the field will be developed.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Department dc:contributor.department

Forestry

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year dc:date.issued

1984

Author dc:creator

• Sobhany, Hooshang

Chairs dc:contributor.committeechair

• Walbridge, T.A., Jr.
• Stuart, W.B.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Sinclair, S.A.
• Hokans, R.H.
• Perumpral, John V.

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/88616

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/88616