Study Guide

Objective

You can measure timber with the most common systems. You can describe how bucking is controlled in the CTL system. You can self-study a new timber measurement system. You become familiar with timber measurement systems applied in international trade.

Content

How can timber be measured in different conditions?
How can the reliability of the measurement method be pinned down?
What statutes apply to timber measurement?

Opiskelumateriaali

Sipi, Marketta. 2009. Puuraaka-aineen mittaus.
Luke's and Metsäteho's materials on timber measurement.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Lecture and field teaching. Learning tasks in groups.

Work-integrated learning pathway: Contact OVA.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Measurement exercises on behalf of a business partner.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Shown in lecture

Further information

Lectures, field exercises and calculation exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and exam. You can a) consistently use professional concepts, b) search for information from key sources of information in the field and e) use key models, methods, software and techniques of your own field.