Three-dimensional digital forest
Making decisions in agriculture, and especially in forestry, can no longer be done without spatial context: data needs to be seen and analyzed in 3D. At the Technical University in Zvolen, digital forest models are therefore being created that combine imagery, laser scans, and sensors. The forest landscape is a tough proving ground for modern technologies—from navigation to data transmission. In cities and on fields, infrastructure, a good signal, and open terrain help, but in the forest these advantages are often absent. Many locations lack mobile coverage and a reliable satellite signal, so they require more robust and combined technologies. Thanks also to European programs and national mapping services, we now routinely use satellite and aerial imagery or laser scanning as a base for maps. However, when we want to manage processes at the level of a single tree, we need much more detailed 3D models that enable true spatial decision-making.The forest as the most challenging environment for smart technologies
