Wedge prism
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The wedge prism is a small honed glass plate that is used to make an [[Bitterlich sampling|angle count sample]]. You can estimate basal area factors of ½, 1, 2 or 4. | The wedge prism is a small honed glass plate that is used to make an [[Bitterlich sampling|angle count sample]]. You can estimate basal area factors of ½, 1, 2 or 4. | ||
| − | The observer can do an [[angle count sample]] while he moves around the prism – and the prism is still located at the centre point of the plot. | + | The observer can do an [[Bitterlich sampling|angle count sample]] while he moves around the prism – and the prism is still located at the centre point of the plot. |
<gallery width=300px height=300px> | <gallery width=300px height=300px> | ||
[[file:wedge_prism1.jpg| Tree is included in the sample]] | [[file:wedge_prism1.jpg| Tree is included in the sample]] | ||
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General description and handling
The wedge prism is a small honed glass plate that is used to make an angle count sample. You can estimate basal area factors of ½, 1, 2 or 4. The observer can do an angle count sample while he moves around the prism – and the prism is still located at the centre point of the plot.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| independence of power sources (no batteries needed) | no digital storage of measurement results available. |
Applications
Related articles
- Bitterlich sampling
Tree is included in the sample
