The forest inventory carried out in planted forests involves the systematic measurement and evaluation of cultivated trees, such as pine or eucalyptus. With the RD350 it is possible to perform measurements of total height (HT), diameter at breast height (DAP), basal area (G), volume and surface model. This data is collected to determine tree growth, forest productivity, and the ideal time to harvest.

Below are the results of flights carried out to compare Radaz's disruptive technology with field work measurement (FFI). As well as graphs and images generated to illustrate the results.

Zone 1

*Field work

Volume m³/hectare

DBH cm

Zone 2

*Field work

Surface model

C-band image

Technical details are described in the ABTCP publication of September 2020: Moreira, L. F.; Hernandez-Figueroa, H. E.; Frias, E.; “Drone-Borne Radar for Forest Inventory”. ABTCP 2020, São Paulo, Brazil, 2020.