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“…Another study [65] also presented an MR actuator that can be easily inserted into haptic shoes and can haptically simulate the material properties of the ground. In comparison, Taclim [66] is a commercial haptic solution that provides the feeling of wearing shoes in a VR environment or walking on different types of ground, including desert or grassland, or with water on the soles of the feet.…”

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Haptic Systems: Trends and Lessons Learned for Haptics in Spacesuits

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Haptic technology uses forces, vibrations, and movements to simulate a sense of touch. In the context of spacesuits, proposals to use haptic systems are scant despite evidence of their efficacy in other domains. Existing review studies have sought to summarize existing haptic system applications. Despite their contributions to the body of knowledge, existing studies have not assessed the applicability of existing haptic systems in spacesuit design to meet contemporary challenges. This study asks, “What can we learn from existing haptic technologies to create spacesuits?”. As such, we examine academic and commercial haptic systems to address this issue and draw insights for spacesuit design. The study shows that kinesthetic and tactile haptic systems have been effectively utilized in various domains, including healthcare, gaming, and education to improve the sense of touch and terrain and reduce sensory deprivation. Subjective and objective evaluation methods have been utilized to assess the efficacy and safety of haptic systems. Furthermore, this study discusses the usefulness, safety, and applicability of haptics in spacesuits and the implications for research into space haptics.

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Haptic Systems: Trends and Lessons Learned for Haptics in Spacesuits

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“…The German forested landscapes occupy an area of 31% (more than 11 million hectares or ha), while the Czech Republic consists of 33.7% (more than 2.6 million ha) from the total country area [15,29,44]. In regards to the total population [50], one ha of forest area in Germany is intended for about 7000 inhabitants, almost double than that of the 4000 residents in the Czech Republic in 2015. The GVA (at basic price) in forestry in 2015 was 3344 million Euro in Germany, compared to the GVA of the Czech Republic (883 million Euro).…”

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“…The net annual increment of the wood supply in the Czech Republic was below the roundwood production in 2018. In comparison to the total population [50], if one m 3 wood was be consumed by one person, the roundwood production in Germany would satisfy about 69% of needs, so Germany needs to import roundwood. Meanwhile, the Czech roundwood production could fulfil 137% of public needs, which could make the country export roundwood.…”

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Bioeconomy in the National Forest Strategy: A Comparison Study in Germany and the Czech Republic

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Šodková

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Background and Objectives: Forest-based bioeconomies have been adopted as the national forest strategies in many European countries. However, in the Czech Republic, the bioeconomy has not been officially included in national policies. The main objective of the paper was to review the current forest policy in the Czech Republic in meeting the purposes of the European forest-based bioeconomy. To better understand the opportunities and shortcomings of the forest strategy and the implementation of a forest-based bioeconomy in the country, a comparison study in the Czech Republic and Germany was also carried out. Methods: A review of the forest strategies was done based on the following research questions: (1) How are the bioeconomy principles and priorities present in the Czech National Forest Programme (NFP) as reflected in the EU Forest Strategy, and how does the Czech forest strategy compare to that in Germany? (2) What is the situation concerning the national wood production and consumption to understand the opportunities and challenges of the bioeconomy implementation in the studied countries? Results: The Czech NFP was approved following the pan-European process for the protection of forests in Europe; therefore, it does not directly reflect the 2012 bioeconomy principles, although most of these approaches have been included in this strategy. Different national measures in two studied countries were revealed to achieve the objectives of the forest bioeconomy. The primary contribution from the Czech forestry to the bioeconomy is sustainable forest-based products. A forest bioeconomy is also targeted at mitigating climate change by providing forest biomass for bioenergy. Conclusions: The Czech Republic is in the midst of the adoption process of the bioeconomy strategy. The main challenges faced by the forest-based sector in the country is to fulfil the demand for sustainable forest biomass and high value-added products. Multisectoral collaboration, business diversification, and education for public consumers are needed to increase the growth and job opportunities of the bioeconomy sector in rural areas.

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“…To analyze the landscape morphology of the study area, a binary raster map at a 30 m spatial resolution classifying land use as foreground (forest) and background (nonforest) was generated using the 1:5000 m scale digital land vector cover map produced by the Korea Ministry of Environment in 2020 [44]. Map features were then reclassified into seven morphological categories: core (core habitat patch), islet (isolated small habitat patch), perforation (gap within a habitat patch), edge (boundary between different land covers), loop (ring-like habitat), bridge (connection between habitat patches), and branch (narrow habitat) [15] via the eight-neighborhood analysis method in the GuidosToolbox [45]. Lastly, core patches deemed critical for protecting landscape connectivity were extracted as ecological sources to analyze connectivity.…”

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Establishing an Ecological Network to Enhance Forest Connectivity in South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone

Lim

2024

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This investigation delineated an ecological network within South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to enhance ecosystem functionality, with a focus on forest landscape connectivity. The study employed spatial autocorrelation analysis and the minimum cumulative resistance model to identify key source patches. These patches are vital for maintaining connectivity across various topographies and land uses in the DMZ. Morphological spatial pattern analysis in the DMZ’s forest area showed a variation in forest patch types. The core class, less affected by external influences, was more prevalent in the eastern part. In contrast, the edge class, influenced by different environmental boundaries, was dominant in the western part. A 452.36 km long ecological network was constructed, serving as an essential corridor linking habitats of endangered species. This network covers a total forest area of 730.17 km2, which includes an existing forest protection area of 165.84 km2 (22.7%). The study also identified 564.33 km2 (77.3%) of previously non-designated forest regions as potential conservation areas. This aims to significantly increase forest connectivity within the DMZ. The research highlights the effectiveness of spatial planning tools in promoting ecosystem integrity in politically sensitive and restricted-access areas.

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Haptic Systems: Trends and Lessons Learned for Haptics in Spacesuits

Haptic Systems: Trends and Lessons Learned for Haptics in Spacesuits

Bioeconomy in the National Forest Strategy: A Comparison Study in Germany and the Czech Republic

Establishing an Ecological Network to Enhance Forest Connectivity in South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone

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