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A narrative of virtual and augmented reality in the forest sector Cover

A narrative of virtual and augmented reality in the forest sector

Open Access
|Nov 2019

Abstract

With the rapid development in data acquisition and presentation, there is a growing interest in virtual forests and computer visualization tools. Forest owners have become more aware about their property and are interested in applying different forest management methods and silvicultural techniques. The tools are also applicable in assessment of the changes to the landscape as a result of natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Virtual reality offers a good opportunity to test and compare different management options before implementing decisions which can lead to irreversible consequences. Advances in spatial and temporal data collection enable new and practical solutions for analysis and visualization of long-term natural processes with new forestry applications. In the near future, forest owners and managers will have the possibility to make management decisions without the direct need to exit the office. Furthermore, the learning process is more enthralling and also more profound through augmented reality, helping to foster better working practices even before starting a job in the forest sector.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fsmu-2019-0008 | Journal eISSN: 1736-8723 | Journal ISSN: 1406-9954
Language: English
Page range: 88 - 96
Submitted on: Aug 5, 2019
Accepted on: Sep 13, 2019
Published on: Nov 21, 2019
Published by: Estonian University of Life Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

© 2019 Laura Peedosaar, Eneli Põldveer, Joonas Kollo, Ahto Kangur, published by Estonian University of Life Sciences
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