Patent ID: 6708114
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: G01C

Abstract:
A method allowing a user to gather forestry data within a survey region, comprising:a. defining a plurality of plots within said cruise region; b. defining a destination point within each of said plurality of plots; c. defining a cruise route by which said user will visit each of said destination points; d. providing a portable navigation system with memory means storing said cruise route, which assists said user in navigating along said cruise route; e. providing an alert signal from said navigation system which alerts said user when said user is within a selected tolerance distance of one of said destination points; f. providing a portable computer with data input means allowing said user to input a plurality of observed tree data for storage therein, once said user arrives at one of said destination points; and g. providing a data link from said navigation system to said computer, whereby each entry of said observed tree data is cross-linked as to its position as determined by said navigation system, and the specific plot and destination point in which said user is collecting said data.