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• 1. [Article] Questions about optimal bucking

  A compilation of Oregon State University research work on computer-aided crosscutting (bucking) of trees into logs. Major considerations for deciding whether to adopt optimal bucking and steps to implement ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Questions about optimal bucking Author: Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Olsen, Eldon D. A compilation of Oregon State University research work on computer-aided crosscutting (bucking) of trees into logs. Major considerations for deciding whether to adopt optimal bucking and steps to implement it are described. The bulletin references field studies which evaluated and tested prototype optimal bucking systems. Title: Questions about optimal bucking Author: Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Olsen, Eldon D. A compilation of Oregon State University research work on computer-aided crosscutting (bucking) of trees into logs. Major considerations for deciding whether to adopt optimal bucking and steps to implement it are described. The bulletin references field studies which evaluated and tested prototype optimal bucking systems. Close

• 2. [Article] Optimal bucking : two trials with commercial OSU BUCK software

  Trials to achieve optimal bucking were made with updated OSU-BUCK software in an eastern and a western Oregon location during the summers of 1993 and 1994. The commercial version of the software allows ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Optimal bucking : two trials with commercial OSU BUCK software Author: Pilkerton, Stephen J., Stringham, Bennett, Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Olsen, Eldon D. Trials to achieve optimal bucking were made with updated OSU-BUCK software in an eastern and a western Oregon location during the summers of 1993 and 1994. The commercial version of the software allows tagging of each log with bar-code identification numbers and therefore provides tracking from stump to customer. Data management is enhanced by automatic creation of input and output files in spreadsheet format. The software allows a choice of scaling rules, and accommodates multiple species while increasing measurement accuracy. The trials showed that, as with previous software, preferred-length requirements are a stumbling block to achieving the most effectiveness. Value and volume increases achieved with OSU-BUCK were moderate. Pairing a Log-Quality Technician with a faller appears to be a promising method for users of optimal-bucking software. Title: Optimal bucking : two trials with commercial OSU BUCK software Author: Pilkerton, Stephen J., Stringham, Bennett, Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Olsen, Eldon D. Trials to achieve optimal bucking were made with updated OSU-BUCK software in an eastern and a western Oregon location during the summers of 1993 and 1994. The commercial version of the software allows tagging of each log with bar-code identification numbers and therefore provides tracking from stump to customer. Data management is enhanced by automatic creation of input and output files in spreadsheet format. The software allows a choice of scaling rules, and accommodates multiple species while increasing measurement accuracy. The trials showed that, as with previous software, preferred-length requirements are a stumbling block to achieving the most effectiveness. Value and volume increases achieved with OSU-BUCK were moderate. Pairing a Log-Quality Technician with a faller appears to be a promising method for users of optimal-bucking software. Close