Wedge prism
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# Select starting point (tree) for the sample. | # Select starting point (tree) for the sample. | ||
# Move around the prism counting the trees included in the sample till starting point is reached. | # Move around the prism counting the trees included in the sample till starting point is reached. | ||
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|no digital storage of measurement results available. | |no digital storage of measurement results available. | ||
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==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
* [[Bitterlich sampling]] | * [[Bitterlich sampling]] | ||
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General description
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.
Handling
- Select the point for angle count sample.
- Select starting point (tree) for the sample.
- Move around the prism counting the trees included in the sample till starting point is reached.
Tree is included in the sample
Tree is not included in the sample
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
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| independence of power sources (no batteries needed) | no digital storage of measurement results available. |
