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Updated Forestry Densiometer (Smartphone Capable)
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== Abstract == * This project is an improvement made to this [[Simple Forestry Densiometer|project]] created by [[User:btswanso]]. Densiometers are simple tools used by foresters all over the world to roughly estimate the amount of foliage coverage in a certain area of trees. This knowledge of coverage allows logging companies to make ethical decisions as to when forests need to be cut versus when they need to be left alone, which addresses the OSAT principle of transforming life on land. It is supposed to act as a stable grid that is placed over a photo taken with a generic smartphone (though it is designed for a Google Pixel 2XL). With 50 squares, finding a percentage of tree coverage is as simple as counting the "green" squares and multiplying the number by 2. After talking to a forester, I found that they like to have lightweight gear (so I worked for plastic reduction) that is still sturdy. Both these considerations were taken into account in the design process. * This design is better than the previous design in several ways. The previous design required a complex tripod to support it, which this design does not. As stated earlier, foresters enjoy carrying less equipment when possible. The old design also required the user to strain their neck to look at the densiometer from below. This design allows for more ergonomic viewing and counting. [[File:Rsimpson Densiometer.PNG|500px|left]] [[File:Rsimpson Final OSAT.jpg|200px|center]]
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