MOBILE Resource Suite
Overview
The Mobile Resource Suite (MRS) is a mobile solution for foresters who need a secure and consistent approach to forest inventory and GIS data collection. MRS works with new field-based handheld technologies including the Trimble Nomad, Recon, Juno, and Ranger, to provide an interface for collecting individual tree data that is both efficient and effective.
Setup of multiple and complex jobs using different sampling techniques and involving a variety of forest types, are simple with MRS. In addition to assisting in navigation to sample point locations, the MRS gives foresters the ability to collect plot data and spatial data for GIS updates. Project quality assurance is guaranteed through initial parameter and cruise setup, and minimal training is required to become operational.
Once data is collected, MRS interfaces seamlessly with Forest Pro Compiler to summarize, query, and report inventory data. After the data is complied, the stand inventory can be directly imported into the Forester’s Desktop.
MRS screen shots and detailed information
MRS functionality details:
Data Entry:
- Fast and efficient tree entry with the flexibility of drop down menu selection or key entry
- Entry fields available for all tree measurements including growth and site index
- Ability to capture plot coordinates and adjust plot attributes on the fly
- Handles entry for all sampling methods
Map View:
- Cruise grids can be imported from the Silvics “Plot Builder” utility, and viewed with property management shapefiles and imagery
- Map view can be customized by labeling and arranging layer order
- Map view includes basic GIS tools: measure, adjust scale, identify
- View current GIS attributes in the field
GPS Navigation:
- Allows foresters to navigate to plot locations
- View current location in relation to imported shapefiles and imagery
- Optional TOMTOM interface
Feature Capture:
- Create and capture line, point, and polygon features while cruising or surveying properties
The MRS is one component of the IFMS suite of software. For a free demo of the MRS contact Chad Holton at 936.661.0673 or email Chad Holton.
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