Data Collection Applications

 

    New Products - MS Windows CE!

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  • Windows CE versions (PPC versus HPC) -  discussion

  • Forest EcoSurvey Professional - Stand Survey for Trees, Ecology, Down Woody Material, Saplings, and Regeneration - a complete PC compiling and handheld data collection system!  Can be adopted for inventory, certification and monitoring systems.

  • EcoSurvey CE - Forest Engineering for: traverse, right-of ways, deflection line - slope profile, and road survey.

  • Ecology PSP CE - For collecting British Columbia Permanent Sample Plot Ecology data.

  • EcoScale CE - log scaling software for the Pacific Northwest and Western United States.

  • SylvaScale BC - log scaling and special forest products for British Columbia

  • Sylva Star Silviculture Surveys - Data collection and stocking calculations and statistics for Silviculture Surveys for British Columbia (can be adopted to US use).

  • Pocket Phoenix

 

 

 

 

These Windows CE-based superior products utilize both touch screen for navigation and keyboard data entry.  Give us a call to get a demo and experience the friendly graphical user-interface of these applications.  We can modify these products to run on any WinCE handheld.

 

  • Windows CE Mobile 2003

  • Windows CE.NET

  • Windows CE Mobile 2005

3 New handheld products integrated with Phoenix Professional (BC version)

  • Road Runner - data collection for road maintenance and road related engineering and inspection activities.

  • Pocket Phoenix - Take information on any or all blocks, openings or units in Phoenix Professional  with you into the field where you can review attribute information such as ecology, location, forest cover, and sub unit classifications.  You can also make notes, review, add, and edit all activities such as harvesting, silviculture and other treatments. 

  • Sylva Star  - Data collection,  stocking calculations and statistics for Silviculture Surveys for British Columbia (can be adopted to US use).

"Phoenix Professional" field - office automation for field foresters!

These 4 Pocket PC data collection applications are integrated with Phoenix Professional (BC version).  Upon returning from the field connect your handheld to the PC to start the automated intelligent data synchronization process.

 

 

 DOS Applications   Please note - we can modify any of the following products to meet your operational needs.

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  • EcoBuck            - Bucking for Value

  • EcoSurvey         - Forest Engineering

  • EcoSoft Regen  - Silviculture Surveys

  • EcoSoft 3P        - 3P, 100% & frequency timber
                               cruise

  • EcoCruise         - Timber Cruise for British
                               Columbia

  • EcoScale          - Log Scale for British Columbia

  • TIMVEG            - Inventory and Monitoring for
                               BC & Canadian National System

 

 

 

 
     DOS Products

 

EcoBuck – bucking for value (British Columbia version)

Every year, the forest industry misses out on millions of revenue dollars in the woods through sub optimal bucking of logs. The EcoBuck tree bucking analysis software helps operations personnel squeeze the most value from each tree.

    • Easy to use operational tool for log yard and tree falling supervisors.

    • Helps define log sort specifications within a dynamic market.

    • Price table and graphical views of up to 3 alternative cutting solutions for each stem. This helps fallers and buckers see implications of different cuts.

    • Detailed and summary reports

    • Operator defined species and grade definitions

 

 

 

Weyerhaeuser bullbucker and faller 

reviewing bucking alternatives and values.

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EcoSurveyCE  for Forest Engineering

EcoSurveyCE is a great program for road centerline, boundary traverses, right-of way, riparian zone, and logging deflection line surveys. EcoSurveyCE has serial connectivity support for several lasers including the Impulse, Mapstar and Criterion - this includes wireless Bluetooth connectivity.  It is integrated with other software like RoadEng, TraversePC, and LoggerPC. 

 

Key features and benefits:

    • Get in-field verfication of your work! - graphic on screen display or traverses, slope profiles with deflection lines
    • Tailor each survey to meet your specific needs - program the cursor jump sequence
    • Perform intermediate foreshots, tower heights, reference points with attributes, horizontal calculations
    • Automatic station number generation, operator defined culvert and soil type codes, multiple side shots
    • Calculations for area determination and precision
    • Comments and Notes for each station
    • Eliminate data keying mistakes and reduce time by transfering results from the handheld to Traverse-PC, RoadEng and LoggerPC

 

HP Palmtop with Impulse Laser and Mapstar compass

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EcoSoft Regen – Silviculture Surveys


Designed for the HP Palmtop this widely used software accommodates several types of regeneration surveys: planting, stocking, free growing, brushing, regeneration performance, post logging, survival.  Includes the ability to do layered and non-layered surveys.  Used to collect government standard data and additional user definable information.  Statistical stocking calculations are available in the field even when multiple handhelds are used for the same survey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System includes a PC-based merging program offering a quick and simple way to merge field data from multiple handhelds before final statistical analysis is done.  A translate program allows the block results to be exported to the DRS PhoenixPRO silviculture record keeping system reducing data entry costs and improving data accuracy..

    • Saves time and money

    • Eliminates copying data from field cards, manual statistical calculations, rewriting summary notes, rerunning of calculations due to plot restratification etc.

    • Improves stem tally accuracy and speed

    • Built-in statistical calculator allows you to make calculations in the field. This is very useful when plots are restratified, since it greatly reduces the need to revisit to a site to take more plots.

    • Stores all ecocodes, site numbers, associated species and other B.C. Red and Orange book PHSP information; thus data entry fields can be pre-filled, eliminating keystrokes and errors

    • Automatically warns operator of missing data

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EcoSoft 3P – cruising system

3P is by far the most efficient timber cruising method for many situations - perfect for selection cutting (selective harvesting), riparian zones, and right-of ways. The EcoSoft 3P program was designed with the help of practicing timber cruisers. Dr. Kim Iles, one of the world's leading forest mensuration and inventory experts, played a key role in the program's design.

    • Supports probability proportional to prediction (3P), 100% and direct ration sampling methods
    • Random number generator used for tree selection
    • In-field analysis of stand volume and graphical display of stand diameters
    • Large and small cruise areas are easily handled, including small irregular sites
    • Used at the John Bell Sampling class at Oregon State University
    • Output data to the US National Cruise Program and B.C. MOF compiling programs and to popular spreadsheets
  

 

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EcoCruise – Timber Cruise (British Columbia version)

    • Supports variable plot, fixed plot and 100% cruise data sampling methods
    • Tree measurements based on: tree class codes, fixed or variable length log grades or combinations thereof
    • Cruise data can be transferred to the EcoSoft PC Merge program and can be exported to popular desktop PC based compiling programs
    • Unlimited note taking on each plot
    • 1 or 8 tree view display mode
    • On-line calculators for in/out trees, tree height and age adjustment
    • User defined edit checks and species codes
    • Export to BC Cruise Compiling Programs

 

 

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EcoScale – log scaling (British Columbia version)

 

    • View up to 12 logs concurrently if using the HP Palmtop

    • Instant log and load volume calculations

    • Reports by load detail and summary

    • Operator defined species and grade definitions

    • Interior and coastal B.C. versions

    • Rapid and easy log volume deductions using AutoCalc feature

    • Transfer data to LogiCalc and ESP log compiling program

 

 

 

  

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TIMVEG  (Inventory and Monitoring System for
                  Canada and British Columbia)

 

 

Collect data for the following survey types:

  • Timber

  • Ecology

  • Range

  • Down Woody Debris (DWD)

  • National Monitoring Fixed Plot with DWD transects

  • BC Inventory VP and Fixed Plot with DWD transects

Features and Benefits:

    • Leading and Secondary species calculator

    • Tree Height Calculator

    • In/Out tree calculator

    • Horizontal distance calculator

    • Multiple deduction calculator

    • Stem map function

    • Time savings by eliminating data transposing errors

    • Data Quality improvement with on-site validation

Tested on the following handheld models:

    • Husky FS/2 and FS/3

    • HP Palmtop

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   Windows CE Products

Two Windows CE hardware Formats
There are two hardware formats that Windows CE software is developed for:

Example Handhelds

 

HPC 

-  handhelds having a full keyboard (alpha and numbers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pocket PC     

- handhelds with no or a minimal keyboard (usually look like "Palms")
Software versions must be specifically designed to run for each of these formats.  

When looking at our application descriptions look for the icons shown above to denote which Windows CE version the applications are compatible with.

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Forest EcoSurvey Professional

 

Forest EcoSurveyPro is a new product used by the US Bureau of Land Management. The system is used to survey and analyze stands to determine stand structure, habitat conditions, forest health, timber volume and growth.

 

 

  • HPC Windows CE

Collect data for:

  • Timber – volume, growth, cut/leave, and other attributes

  • Wildlife attributes

  • Saplings

  • Seedlings - Regeneration

  • Plants and Shrubs

  • Down Woody Material

 

 

 

 

The system consists of:

  • Handheld Software - MS Windows CE–based data collection software.  Runs on HPC OS models

  • PC Software - MS Windows–based data management, compiling & reporting

 

 

Handheld Program Features:

    • User-definable fields

    • User-definable edit checking

    • Tree Height calculator

    • IN/OUT prism tree calculator

    • Calculator for volume by species for trees, regen, saplings

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    • Sample methods for Variable Plot (prism), Fixed Radius Plot, 100%, Big BAF (dual prism) and

    • Ratio Sub sampling of Sample (Measure Trees) using a random number generator

    • Quick Key Buttons - on screen fast data entry keys

    • Touch screen navigation (or by keyboard)

    • Special tally counter for regeneration

 

 

PC Program Features:

    • An "intelligent Data Merge" function that merges files from from multiple handhelds and survey units

    • Extensive reporting

    • Extensive exporting features Exports to into common stand growth and visualization models, such as, SPS, FVS, ORGANON and LIMS

    • Export database to MS Excel

    • "Mix and Match" units - The system is unique in that it can combine units sampled with different sampling methods: VP, Fixed plot, and even dual prism samples to produce statistically valid results

    • Streamlined, efficient graphical interface

 

 

Compatible Handheld Computers

 

The handheld software can operate on any Windows CE (HPC) handheld and has been tested on:

    • TDS Ranger

    • Juniper Systems Allegro CE

    • Timbatec CE

    • Timbatec Pocket

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    • DAP CE 8000 and CE 5000 Series

    • Husky Fex 21

Can we assist you with installation and testing of other handheld models?

 

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EcoSurveyCE

 

EcoSurveyCE is a WinCE-based data collection forest engineering program that is designed for forest engineers or folks doing simple surveys and can be learned quickly. When combined with PC mapping software like Softree’s Road Eng, Oregon State University’s LoggerPC,  TraversePC, or ArcView you have an efficient and easy way to create maps.  The software also integrates with ESRI's ArcPad. which can run in the handheld at the same time.

 

  • both PocketPC and HPC Windows CE handhelds

 

 Use EcoSurveyCE for:

  • Traversing (open and closed traverses with closure calculations)

  • Deflection Lines with slope profiles

  • Road Centerline Surveys (with sideshots and reference points)

  • Stem mapping of lots or any area

  • Right-of-Way Surveys with mapping of Attributes

  • Riparian Zone Traverses with mapping of attributes

  • Site Plans

  • Stem Mapping (of trees or points)

 

The system consists of:

  • Handheld Software - MS Windows CE–based data collection software that runs on the following OS models

    • HPC

    • Pocket PC

    • CE.NET

  • PC Software - MS Windows–based transfer and translation

 

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Handheld Program Features:

  • User-Configurable screen and cursor

    • cursor jump order sequence

    • side shot fields

    • "Quick Key" ground codes (attributes)

    • Metric or Imperial units

  • Integrated with:

    • Impulse and Mapstar

    • Criterion

    • LaserAce

    • Contour XLR (bluetooth and cable)

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 Main Menu   

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Help screen (example)

  • Great Graphics:

    • visually confirm your survey

    • map view (centerline)

    • profile view for entire survey

    • profile view of station sideshots

    • images autoscale to screen

    • pan and zoom image

  • Advanced Features

    • Integrated, context sensitive help

    • Azimuth or Quadrant bearings

    • Intermediate foreshots

    • Horizontal distance calculations

    • Backshots

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User-defined cursor jumping 

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           Tools Menu

  • More Advanced Features 

  • Multiple reference points (radial sideshots) with attributes

  • Automatic station numbering

  • Culvert codes

  • Soil type codes with "quick keys"

  • Multiple right & left sideshots with turning points

  • Soil depths

  • Comment field for each station

  • Area & precision calculation

  • Delete and insert stations individually or by group

  • Deflection line results given in % or distance to ground

  • Store "snapshots" of any survey and transfer to PC

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Station Screen (notepad & Radial Shot icons)

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  Reference shots screen (radial shots)

PC Program Features:

    • Transfer process is embedded within the handheld and PC program so you don't have to hunt for files.
    • Transfer from handheld to PC wmf picture files of slope profiles/deflection lines and paste them into MS Word or Excel.
    • Translates for files for: ArcInfo and ArcPad by ESRI, RoadEng by Softree, LoggerPC by Oregon State University, TraversePC

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map and sideview (profile) graphing

Compatible Handheld Computers

  • Any Windows CE (HPC and Pocket PC, version 3 and CE .NET) version.  The software has been tested on:
    • TDS Ranger

    • TDS Recon

    • HP IPAQ

    • Allegro CE

    • Casio IT700

 

Can we assist you with installation and testing of other handheld models?

 

 


click icon for EcoSurvey CE (Adobe pdf file)

 

TDS Recon with EcoSurveyCE

 

 

Timbatec Pocket CE with Impulse Laser and electronic compass

 

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Ecology PSP CE

 

The EcoSoft Ecology Permanent Sample Plot software was developed for the B.C. Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management as a WinCE based data collection component to the BC Ecology PSP database. 

 

  • HPC Windows CE

There are two components to the handheld program - a short form and long form (more detailed). The software goes under the name -  MiniEcoSibec and is used by survey contractor specialists to the Ministry.

 

The software consists of handheld software component and communications (data transfer) to a PC.

 

Customization

It can be modified to accommodate other Ecologically-based permanent sample plot systems.

 

 

 

 

 

mensuration screen 

 

Data collected:

  • Mensuration (trees)

  • Site Description

  • Soils by soil layer

  • Vegetation by layer

 

 

 

 

 

 

tree height

calculator tool

 

Features

  • This easy to use software utilizes the keyboard for data entry and touch screen for navigation.

  • Tree Height Calculator tool

  • Includes lookup and validation tables for the 6,000+ the complete plant list and descriptions used in British Columbia -   including trees, plants, herbs and moss.

  • Validation for BCG Zones and plants and associated layers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 vegetation by layers

 

Compatible Handheld Computers

  • Designed for the TDS Ranger.

  • The Ecology PSP CE can be used to run on the newer (CE only), models of the Allegro. 

  • It can also be compiled to run on any WinCE - HPC based handheld.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 soil layers

 

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EcoScale CE

 

The EcoScale CE log scale software is designed to be used anywhere that Scribner and Cubic scaling is done.

 

 

The software consists of handheld software component and communications (data transfer) to a PC.

 

  • HPC Windows CE and,

  • MS Pocket PC

Customization

It can be modified to accommodate different scale rules such as International 1/4 inch, Jaz (Japanese), and Doyle Rules.

 

 

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Features

  • This easy to use software is keyboard driven for fast data entry.  Touch screen or keyboard can be used for navigation.

  • Keyboard, cursor movement and validation customizable by scaling organization without programming.

  • Display Adaptability - preconfigured data entry screen layouts for two common display sizes - ¼ VGA and ½ VGA; allowing you the flexibility to run EcoScaleCE on the most common Windows CE handhelds and taking advantage of larger screens..

  • Keyboard Adaptability - ever notice how each model of handheld has a different keyboard layout? EcoScaleCE can be configured and optimized for any keyboard.

  • Scaler-definable Cursor Jumping - A scaler can reduce data entry time by setting cursor jumping sequences for each type of scaling method.

 

Log Volume

 

  • Repeat, Carry, & Auto-increment Fields - Log fields can be set to Repeat . The tag field can be auto-incremented.

  • Quick Keys - Species and some Grade Codes can be assigned to the number pad for faster data entry

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  • Retained Headings - Any heading can be stored, edited, and used for a new load.

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  • Multiple Deduction Calculator - Deduction Calculator can do multiple Deductions.

  • On-screen log and load volumes - Including gross, net, and chip and cull/utility components.

Cubic Log Screen 

  • Extensive, flexible validation - The handheld includes extensive validation: Log Grades by species, dimension, and minimum merch %. Validation can be set to trigger by field, log or at the end of the load.

  • Handheld to Handheld Load (data) transfer - If the need should arise it is possible to transfer loads between handhelds either by bluetooth or infra red communications.

  • Internet Data Transfer - Data transfer can be done via the internet, either by a direct ethernet connection or by modem dialup. The ftp methodology used is a fast, easy, and cost effective way to transfer data privately and safely to the corporate office. No longer is there a need to maintain multiple phone lines and absorb long distance phone charges.

 

Compatible Handheld Computers

 

  • Designed for 1/4 and 1/2 VGA displays with the 1/2 VGA display showing more logs on the screen.

  • At Works Ranger

  • DAP CE 5000 series

  • DAP CE 8000 series

  • Juniper Systems Allegro CX

  • Husky Fex21

  • Any HPC windows CE handheld adaptable.

 

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DAP CE8640

 

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SylvaScale BC

 

The SylvScale BC CE log scale software accommodates the designed for British Columbia metric scale rule for logs and Special Forest Products.

 

The software consists of handheld software component and communications (data transfer) to a PC.

 

  • MS Pocket PC

Customization

It can be modified to incorporate Alberta Scale, FBM, and Scribner scale rules.

 

 

Features

  • Ministry of Forests and Ranger Harvest Billing Systems (HBS) compliant.

  • This easy to use software is keyboard driven for fast data entry.  Touch screen or keyboard can be used for navigation.

  • Keyboard, cursor movement and validation customizable by scaling organization without programming.

  • Display - Designed for ¼ VGA.

  • Keyboard Adaptability - ever notice how each model of handheld has a different keyboard layout? SylvaScale BC can be configured and optimized for any keyboard.

  • Scaler-definable Cursor Jumping - A scaler can reduce data entry time by setting cursor jumping sequences for Logs and Special Forest Products screens.

  • Repeat Fields - Log fields can be set to Repeat.

  • Quick Keys - Species and some Grade Codes can be assigned to the number pad for faster data entry

  • Retained Headings - Any heading can be stored, edited, and used for a new load.

  • Sample and Piece Scale.

  • Multiple Deduction Calculator with graphical interface -Scale Net Method or Gross scale with deductions, or a combination using both methods. The Deduction Calculator allows multiple deductions on a log using several geometric or dimension reduction shapes. Gross, Net and % Volume Lumber volumes are calculated to assist in validating grades.

  • On-screen log and load volumes - Including gross and net.

 

  • Extensive, flexible validation - The handheld includes validation for BC Log Grades by species, dimension, and minimum merch %.  Validation can be set to trigger by log or at the end of the load.  Validation rules can be modified when in the load.

  • Handheld to Handheld table and scale load transfer - Scaler preferences and log loads can be transferred between handhelds by bluetooth or infra red wireless communications.

  • Internet Data Transfer - Data transfer can be done via the internet, either by a direct ethernet connection or by modem dialup. The ftp methodology used is a fast, easy, and cost effective way to transfer data privately and safely to the corporate office. No longer is there a need to maintain multiple phone lines and absorb long distance phone charges.

 

Compatible Handheld Computers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Designed for 1/4 VGA display.

  • At Works Ranger 300X, 500X (PocketPC Mobile 2005)

Adaptable to:

  • DAP CE 5000 series

  • DAP CE 8000 series

  • Juniper Systems Allegro CX

  • Any HPC Windows CE and  PocketPC CE Mobile 2005 handheld adaptable (handhelds with keyboards).

 

 

 

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TDS Ranger 300X

 

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Road Runner

 

Road Runner is a data collection application intended to be used with the Roads Module in Phoenix Professional.  Existing road information can be transferred to the handheld from Phoenix Professional so an inspector can collect road survey information.  

 

This data can then be synchronized with PhoenixPRO when returning from the field. To ensure data efficiency and integrity, data entry rules stored in PhoenixPRO can be transferred to the handheld, thus enforcing standards in the way field descriptions are recorded.

 

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Pocket PC

 

 
Features    

 

  • Maintain and create road Lists with Road ID, Name, Location, and Management ID

  • Event Lists for maintenance such as inspections, bridges, culverts, deactivation with appropriate detail data for event type.

  • Record GPS coordinates.

  • Unlimited notes using virtual keypad or character recognition.

  • Record voice recordings and play back in PhoenixPRO.

  • Zoom in and out for easier reading.

  • Filter data for easy searching.

 

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Pocket Phoenix

 

Pocket Phoenix is a handheld program allowing you to take Phoenix Professional data into the field where it can be reviewed.  Activities can be added and edited as well as notes taken.  

 

 

When back in the office the field data is synchronized with PhoenixPRO.  Manually entered notes and voice captured sound files can be reviewed/played back in the office.

 

 

 

 

Pocket PC

 

                                                                                         

 

 

 

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Features    

 

  • Review Opening/Blocks with associated Harvests, Ecological codes, Standard Units, Forest Cover, Location, and Notes. 

  • User definable Activity Lists can be used for: harvest types, chemical application, brushing, silviculture survey results, site preparation, and many others activity types.   Record appropriate detail data for activity type.

  • Select contractors via pop up lists.

  • Record GPS coordinates.

  • Unlimited notes using virtual keypad or character recognition.

  • Record voice recordings and play back in PhoenixPRO.

  • Zoom in and out for easier reading.

  • Sort and filter function for easier, faster searches

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For more information contact D.R. systems inc.

 

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Sylva Star - Silviculture Surveys

 

Sylva Star is a handheld and PC system for collecting data and generating summaries and statistics for silviculture surveys. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Pocket PC

The system was designed taking advantage of years of experience from customers using "EcoSoft Regen" - our Hewlett-Packard Palmtop DOS based system.

 

The system can be used as a stand-alone system, or it can be integrated with such systems as Phoenix Professional and BC MoF Genus. Data can also be exported to other databases and spreadsheets for additional analysis, manipulation, and report formatting.

 

 

 

 

 

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The voice capture feature can save quite a bit of field and office time. Instead of tediously tapping in notes on the tiny PocketPC keyboard, simply talk into the built-in microphone. Then in the office use a regular size IBM keyboard to type in notes while listening to the playback feature in the spreadsheet program.

 

The digital photo capture feature is a totally automated system from taking a digital photo with your pocket PC in the Opening/Stratum screens all the way to the spreadsheet and even PhoenixPro! -  No need to copy and save the photo in separate transactions using photo editing software or MS File Explorer.

Handheld System Features

  • Designed for Windows Pocket PC handhelds (HPC Windows CE version customization available), such as: Dell Axim, Hewlett-Packard IPAQ, and the TDS Recon (waterproof).
  • Well-spaced, free growing, inventory tallies.
  • Competing vegetation
  • User-definable fields on plots can be used to captures data like germinants, forest health by species, unplantable spots, etc.
  • Damage Agents
  • Multiple handhelds on a plot – Use infra-red or bluetooth communications to beam and merge plots between handhelds; then run summary results to determine if sampling objectives are met.
  • Accommodates MoF calculation methodology for single and multiple layers.
  • Performs FS659 calculations.
  • Accommodates BGZ codes and associated Preferred and Acceptable Species definitions.
  • Automated setup - transfer (import) opening, strata, Eco codes and associated species if using Phoenix Professional.
  • Re-stratify plots on the fly.
  • Unlimited text for plot notes or use voice capture and playback.
  • Master comments and phrases can be inserted into notepads to reduce keystrokes
  • Voice capture and playback for survey opening and stratum.

  • Capture and store digital images within the survey using integrated PocketPC digital cameras. Simply point your pocket PC with digital camera when in the survey – the photo becomes embedded in the data set. Then view them in the PC using the desktop program. This is an entirely automated feature. You do not have to worry about transferring photos in a separate transaction.

  • Compatible with MS Pocket PC 2000, 2002, mobile 2003 and CE vers. 4.X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A note about Pocket PC Handhelds

There are two ways to go in selection from the Pocket PC family of handhelds:

1) Pocket PC handhelds by Dell and Hewlett-Packard are reliable and cost from $275 to $800, depending on the model. To use them in the field you might want to invest in a waterproof case. However, if you want to use the handheld with GPS or a digital camera the waterproof case might have to be taken off in order to insert the instrument card into the slot. 

 

2) Professional Ruggedized Waterproof handhelds

For a bit more money - about $1,700, you can get a ruggedized and waterproof, professional quality TDS Recon data Pocket PC unit. And, the Recon allows you to add a GPS or digital camera all within a professional grade waterproof enclosure. (see hardware section)

 

 

 

   TDS recon pocket pc handheld

PC Desktop Program

 

The PC side of the RegenCE system consists of a MS Windows desktop program that merges the handheld data so that final reporting can be done.  Survey data can be translated into spreadsheets, Phoenix Professional and the BC MoF Genus system.

 

The software can be used independently or as an integrated data management solution with Phoenix Professional or with the BC MoF Genus system.

 

  • FS659 report data created from field surveys.
  • Stratum summaries.
  • Review and edit plot data.
  • Replay stratum voice notes taken in the field, then enter comments easily using a full-size IBM keyboard.
  • Export function to Phoenix Professional and other systems.
  • Import function from Phoenix Professional.
  • View photos taken in the field; then export them to Phoenix Professional or use them in your reports.
  • Design and format your own reports.
  • Transfer data to and from handhelds using an explorer interface.

 

 

 

Corporate Data Management Module

A separate customized database program can be designed to meet corporate standardized data management and security requirements. 

  • Maintain standard codes for tree and competing vegetation species over multiple users (contractors and in-house personnel).
  • Maintain a repository for all raw field handheld and summary information from contractors for backup and security purposes.
  • Built-in email function to send pre-set spreadsheets containing codes and openings to multiple survey groups.

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Is it a problem maintaining standardized competing vegetation codes or sampling standards among several contractors? 

 

Would it be efficient and convenient to be able to have a built-in email client in your software send to contractors pre-set spreadsheets openings, strata, survey standards, BGZ codes from PhoenixPro along with standard vegetation codes? 

 

Would you like to be able to store the raw handheld data along with the electronic summary information for backup and security purposes?

 

Would you like to be able to print a  map showing low stocked areas in the opening that can be distributed for replanting?

 

Call us if you would like to incorporate some or all of these concepts into your operation.

 
     

 

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EcoSoft Software - 3 Reasons Why EcoSoft Means Quality.

 

1.  Application development library:

Our data collection software is generically named EcoSoft. Several DOS WinCE (and MS Windows CE) products are available. We use a specialized data collection development "library" - a toolkit that allows us to create stable software in a much shorter time frame compared to development from scratch.  This library and our expertise allow us to develop software in an affordable time frame.

 

 

2.  Forester Tools create acceptance and usability:

One of our strong points is our ability to incorporate forester "tools" making the software more than just a data collection application. Our "tools" save time and money for field staff. For example, common tools we incorporate into applications are graphical tree height calculators, statistical graphs and tables, prism limiting distance calculations and automatic IN/OUT tree determination, geometric shape selection and measurements for automatic log volume deductions. Also, we incorporate several "tricks" learned over the years that greatly quicken data entry.

 

 

3.  Our knowledge in operations, theory, and the field:

We  utilize expertise from highly regarded technical experts in the forestry field, as well as, field personnel in order to ensure our software is useful and easy to use.  We have been involved in forestry data collection software development since 1983!

 

 

 

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Phone toll-free: 1 (877) 377-9786  or 

(250) 760-1070

 

In Canada:

2599 McCullough Road

Nanaimo, BC   V9S 4M9

 

In the US:

D.R. systems nw

3000 Carillon Point, Suite 3230

Kirkland, WA 98033-7304

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