A surveying apparatus comprising a controller (CPU), the controller (CPU) being configured to: receive an image stream representing a video sequence; determine a camera pose for a second image in the image stream relative a first image in the image stream; match the first image with the second image, based on the cam-era pose; and generate a three dimensional model based on the image match.

The invention relates to a suspendable scale for weighing a bundle, comprising: a first part for suspending the scale from a structure; a second part for suspending an implement from the scale; a third part joining the first part and second part, the first part, second part, third part being at least partly radially nesting relative to one another; at least two strain gauges connected to the third part; a wireless transmitter for sending the measurement data to an operator; a self-powered power supply for feeding an electric current to the strain gauges and the wireless transmitter; a first space formed in the scale to integrate the wireless transmitter inside the scale; a second space to integrate the power supply inside the scale.

The invention also relates to an arrangement for hoisting a bundle.

A tree felling head comprising a frame is coupled to a boom assembly of a harvester. A saw is coupled to the frame and is configured to cut a tree. A sensor that senses cutting of the tree by the saw and outputs a first signal when the tree is cut by the saw. A grapple arm is coupled to the frame. At least one grapple arm actuator is coupled between the frame and the grapple arm. The grapple arm actuator is configured to move the grapple arm between a closed position, a gliding position, and an open position. A control system is in communication with the grapple arm actuator and the sensor. The control system receives the first signal output by the sensor and outputs a second signal to cause the grapple arm actuator to move the grapple arm to the gliding position.

A disclosed plant identification (PID) pin includes a push pin flat stock base having a central ratchet defining a hole for a pin and defining a screen for an identification number. A knob includes a pointer and defines an opening coincident with the flat stock base hole and configured complementary to the central ratchet. A partial disk rotates around the pin and includes an identification number (IDN) on a face thereof and a boss coincident with the flat stock base hole. Additionally, a pin is designed to push through the flat stock base, the boss of the partial disk and into a tree and anchor the push pin into a woody stock of a plant. A passive electronic identification circuit with the identification number responds to GPS location queries. A seal on the flat stock base is broken via the pin to initiate the IDN for a certain woody plant.

An implement guidance display system may be deployed onboard a work vehicle including an operator station and chassis. The implement guidance display system includes a display device within the operator station of the work vehicle, implement data sources configured to provide implement tracking data pertaining to work the implement when mounted to the chassis, and a controller in signal communication with the display device and with the implement data sources. The controller is configured to: (i) receive the implement tracking data from the implement data sources; (ii) establish a projected trajectory of the work implement utilizing the implement tracking data; and (iii) generate, on the display device, implement trajectory symbology indicative of the projected trajectory of the work implement.

This invention is a device for creating tidal action in a terminal lake. A first aspect involves staggering of input and output from the terminal lake, such that the level of the lake rises and falls on a daily basis to simulate tidal action. A second aspect involves the creation of a berm and islands, with a system of pumps and drains filling and emptying a series of holding ponds, creating an even greater “reach” of the tidal action. This tidal action allows for the growth of mangrove forests, which prevent land-based predators such as coyotes from accessing bird nests on the islands, as well as keeping the “playa” wet enough so that local wind does not pick up playa sediment and create toxic dust storms. The toxic upper 3″ of the “playa” is bulldozed to create the berm, islands, and access roads which bisect the newly-created intertidal zone.

This invention is a device for creating tidal action in a terminal lake. A first aspect involves staggering of input and output from the terminal lake, such that the level of the lake rises and falls on a daily basis to simulate tidal action. A second aspect involves the creation of a berm and islands, with a system of pumps and drains filling and emptying a series of holding ponds, creating an even greater “reach” of the tidal action. This tidal action allows for the growth of mangrove forests, which prevent land-based predators such as coyotes from accessing bird nests on the islands, as well as keeping the “playa” wet enough so that local wind does not pick up playa sediment and create toxic dust storms. The toxic upper 3″ of the “playa” is bulldozed to create the berm, islands, and access roads which bisect the newly-created intertidal zone.

A surveying apparatus (100) comprising a controller (CPU), the controller (CPU) being configured to: receive an image stream representing a video sequence; determine a camera pose for a second image in the image stream relative a first image in the image stream; match the first image with the second image, based on the camera pose; and generate a three dimensional model based on the image match.

The invention relates to a forest machine, comprising a chassis having a first chassis and a second chassis pivoted consecutively by a central pivot, first sets of wheels arranged in connection with the first chassis, an engine fitted in connection with the first chassis, a load space supported on the second chassis extending at least partly below an upper surface of the second sets of wheels, power transmission transmitting power to the second drive wheel of the second sets of wheels, wherein the second chassis includes two longitudinal parts attached to each other at least in front of the load space, which longitudinal parts are at a distance from each other in lateral direction of the forest machine at least over a partial length of the load space, in which forest machine the load space extends between the longitudinal parts in vertical direction of the forest machine.

A skyline log conveying system having a skyline for extending between two elevated supports, one at or above a landing at which logs are deposited and another at a lower position at least as low as an area from which logs are to be moved. A carriage is rollably mounted to the skyline. A grapple is suspended from the carriage, the grapple having closed and opened positions for grasping and releasing logs. A hydraulic pump is mounted to the carriage. A rotatable member is driven by the skyline with the rolling of the carriage on the skyline for driving the hydraulic pump to generate hydraulic pressure. At least one accumulator is in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic pump, the at least one accumulator capable of storing pressure when hydraulic pressure is transmitted to it by the hydraulic pump. A hydraulic ram is hydraulically interconnected with the at least one accumulator and mounted to the grapple to selectively close the grapple to facilitate the grasping of logs.