Dendrometer
AssigneeGlobal Change Solutions LLC
InventorsEvan H. DeLucia, Timothy A. Mies
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Abstract
A dendrometer comprises a dendrometer band whose length is extendable for encircling a tree trunk. The dendrometer further comprises an elongated electronic component that is closely or contiguously attached to the dendrometer band for moving along with the dendrometer band in order to follow length extension of the dendrometer band. Length variation of the dendrometer band is configured to be converted to electronic signals by the electronic component.
Claims31
Dendrometer comprising:
- A dendrometer band that is extendable for encircling a tree trunk, and
- An electronic component attached to the dendrometer band for moving together with the dendrometer band,
- wherein length variation of the dendrometer band is configured to be converted to electronic signals by the electronic component.
Method for using a dendrometer comprising:
- Clasping the dendrometer onto a tree trunk such that the dendrometer can extend its length following circumference growth of the tree trunk,
- Powering the dendrometer for generating electronic signals according length extension of the dendrometer, and
- Converting the electronic signals to circumference growth data of the tree trunk.
Method for installing a dendrometer comprising:
- Providing a dendrometer band having a circuit band, a plunger band and a clip for longitudinal extension of the circuit band, the plunger band or both,
- Encircling the dendrometer band around a tree trunk, and
- Joining the circuit band and the plunger band by a spring for clasping the tree trunk.
Method for configuring a dendrometer comprising:
- Providing a circuit band and a plunger band,
- Examining range of relative movements between the circuit band and the plunger band,
- Adjusting lengths of the circuit band, the plunger band or both for providing sufficient operation range to an electronic component of the dendrometer when clasping a tree trunk.
Method for making a dendrometer comprising:
- Providing a dendrometer band,
- Attaching an electronic component to the dendrometer band for generating electronic signals when extending the dendrometer band, and
- Connecting leads of the electronic component to a cable for providing external access.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.