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FAKOPP Serving Arborists Since 1994
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Advanced Tree Diagnostics Workshop
FAKOPP held a week-long workshop on advanced tree diagnostics in collaboration with CSK Landscape Services PTE. LTD (Singapore).
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Evaluation algorithm improvement in the DynaRoot / DynaTree software
Due to recent findings, we decided to implement a stricter evaluation procedure. The new algorithm only takes the measurement points that are exhibiting the highest inclination (as indicated in the image above). For this reason, the function fitted to the data will match the critical, high inclination points better. This will result in a lower…
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Root Detector 2.7 software & manual update
During last 2 months the Root Detector software has undergone a major overhaul. Download Root Detector 2.7 software View Root Detector 2.7 manual New features Support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Measurements are grouped into rings Ring layout is modifiable after measurement (radius and step size) Completely rewritten manual New visualization: grid, units display, image…
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EN1991 Biomechanics in Pulling-test v1.8
Today we release Pulling-test v1.8 with support for EN1991 based biomechanics. The new version is available form our Downloads page. Manual Download PDF manual for using the new EN1991 biomechanics. Video demonstration
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Bluetooth on Windows 11
We have received several reports from our users telling us that they cannot pair their ArborSonic3D with a Windows 11 PC. The reason behind this is that Windows 11 has introduced a new Bluetooth setting that, on its default setting, prevents the pairing of classic Bluetooth devices. To resolve this issue, please upgrade to ArborSonic3D 5.3.161: download…
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Winter course on instrumental tree assessment
Registration January 17 Acoustic tomography: Sound propagation in trees, possibilities and limitations
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Wind direction dependency in Dynamic root testing
The encircled Eucalyptus sp. tree was tested over several days at high wind velocity during February 2022 with DynaRoot dynamic root testing system. The tree is approximately 17 meters tall and has a diamater of 44 cm at breast height. The measurements were conducted in the United Kingdoms by Mr. James Chambers, Tim Moya Asssociates.…
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Pulling test: The effect of cut roots on safety factor
A brief case study by Tibor Horvath with Fakopp Pulling Test Conditions Safety factor measurements Intact: 1.19 Excavated: 0.86 1 root cut: 0.61 4 roots: 0.33 7 roots: 0.27 All 11 roots: 0.14 Results
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Ludwig sensor test of a Platanus occidentalis
A Platanus occidentalis tree has been selected for examination in a botanical garden (Sopron, Hungary). First the measurement has been conducted with 12 regular sensors and then with an additional 12 Ludwig sensors. The first measurement using 12 regular sensors shows a decayed area in the middle (about 40%). The second measurement with additional Ludwig…
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