Predicting mortality with a Weibull distribution

Greg L. Somers; R. G. Oderwald; W. R. Harms; O.G. Langdon

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Predicting mortality with a Weibull distribution

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Greg L. Somers, R. G. Oderwald, W. R. Harms, O.G. Langdon

Year:

1980

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Science

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Abstract

The Weibull distribution is presented as a flexible model of survival in even-aged stands. The data necessary for both the complete and censored Weibull distribution and their applications are discussed. A case study is presented using the Weibull distribution to model survival in even-aged stands of loblolly pine from ages 3 to 14. Within the limitations of the data an adequate model was obtained.

Keywords

Loblolly pine, mortality prediction

Citation

Somers, Greg L.; Oderwald, R. G.; Harms, W. R.; Langdon, O.G. 1980. Predicting mortality with a Weibull distribution. Forest Science, 26(2): 291-300.