A new approach to assessing tree stem quality characteristics using terrestrial laser scans Kretschmer U., Kirchner N., Morhart C., Spiecker H. (2013). A new approach to assessing tree stem quality characteristics using terrestrial laser scans. Silva Fennica vol. 47 no. 5 article id 1071. 14 p. Highlights• Minimal deviations of the bark surface can be detected and visualized based on terrestrial laser scan data.• Additionally the geometrical properties of bark scars and branched knots can be assessed.• Two methods using two different approaches are presented: (1) a method using intensity data and (2) a method using bark surface models. AbstractThis paper presents an approach to assess and measure bark characteristics as indicators of wood quality using terrestrial laser scan data. In addition to the detection and measurement by use of the intensity information of the scan data a new approach was established. Bark surface models are calculated for each tree. They offer the representation of the bark as a height model. The reference is the tree stem approximated by a chain of cylinders. Minimal deviations of the bark surface can be detected and visualized and the geometrical properties of bark scars and branched knots can be assessed. Results of the measurement of 18 scars are presented using the two approaches:(1) a method using intensity data or (2) using bark surface models. The selection of the adequate approach depends on the stem characteristics. In a next step, methods for automatic measurement of bark scars will be developed.
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