Computerized technique for recording board defect data

R. Bruce Anderson; R. Edward Thomas; Charles J. Gatchell; Neal D. Bennett; Neal Bennett

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-671

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Computerized technique for recording board defect data

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Authors:

R. Bruce Anderson, R. Edward Thomas, Charles J. Gatchell, Neal D. Bennett, Neal Bennett

Year:

1993

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-671

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-671. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 17 p.

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Abstract

A computerized technique for recording board defect data has been developed that is faster and more accurate than manual techniques. The lumber database generated by this technique is a necessary input to computer simulation models that estimate potential cutting yields from various lumber breakdown sequences. The technique allows collection of detailed information regarding the location and type of defects.

Citation

Anderson, R. Bruce; Thomas, R. Edward; Gatchell, Charles J.; Bennett, Neal D. 1993. Computerized technique for recording board defect data. Res. Pap. NE-671. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 17 p.