OEKB302304 3P-Sampling
- Type
- Lecture and seminar
- Semester hours
- 1.5
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Tockner, Andreas
- Organisation
- Forest Growth
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2026
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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Performing 3P-samples to determine the stocking volume of a forest stand and comparing the results with person-carried laser scanning data.
- Previous knowledge expected
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Forest biometrics I and Forest biometrics II need to be successfully completed before taking this course!
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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After completing the course the students will be able to
1 list and evaluate methods for estimating the gross stocking volume of a forest stand
2 independently conduct 3P-sampling and calculate estimators from the obtained data
3 express the possibilities of ground based LiDAR in forestry applications and list the three most important advantages
4 acquire person-carried laser-scanning data by following 5 golden rules of data capturing
5 apply software for extracting single tree measurements from 3D point clouds
6 compose and write a coherent method chapter in the style of scientific reports
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.