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Archer Field PC from Juniper Helps Measure Largest Trees in the World
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July 11, 2013

Archer Field PC from Juniper Helps Measure Largest Trees in the World

By Meenakshi Shankar
TMCnet Contributor

Calculating the volume of large trees requires a lot of reliable measurements. Any uncertainty on the height or girth measurements immediately influences the final tree volume result. Juniper Systems is a creator of customer-driven, rugged field computing solutions. The company’s Archer Field PC was recently used to measure some of the biggest trees in the world.


California Big Trees Coordinator, Michael Taylor, is a member of The Native Tree Society (NTS (News - Alert)), a group of outdoor enthusiasts known as “Tree Hunters.” Members of this group search for and document trees of immense stature, old age and unique characteristics. Recently, Taylor used the Archer Field PC, along with Laser Technology Inc.’s MapSmart software and laser rangefinder, to map tree footprints.

A key function of Juniper’s Archer/MapSmart was noted to be its footprint mapping of trees, especially in remote, cluttered or forested environments. Taylor vouched that he has not found a better set of tools for the job. To accomplish this, Taylor used the equipment to collect tree measurements and map thousands of points on each tree. He then created 3D surface point clouds of the tree trunks in Microsoft (News - Alert) Excel to determine volume, and used these points to create a tree footprint.

“I realized other uses for the Archer/MapSmart survey package in tree measurement that could not be performed better with other equipment,” Taylor said.

 “When a customer attests to our handhelds’ quality and ruggedness, it’s always very fulfilling—a kind of pat on the back,” added Trevor Brown, market manager of Natural Resources at Juniper Systems.

Taylor’s complete notes on his tree footprint mapping experience with the Archer are made available on the Native Tree Society BBS.

Juniper Systems rugged handhelds are used for a wide variety of applications due to their extreme ruggedness, high quality and renowned reliability.

Juniper Systems will be showcasing its field data collection solutions at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition held June 9 – 13 in Denver, Colo. The company will have on display its rugged handheld computers, including the Mesa Rugged Notepad and its field mapping software.




Edited by Alisen Downey


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