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An investigation of factors affecting the optimal output log distribution from mechanical harvesting and processing systems

Creator:

Marshall, Hamish Douglas

Abstract:

Globally the forest harvesting industry is becoming increasingly mechanized. Driving this trend is the desire to increase productivity and reduce cost, as well as to improve labor-related issues. With mechanization comes an in-forest platform for the introduction of state-of-the-art communication and measurement technologies, and powerful on-board computers. These systems have...

Resource Type:

Dissertation