Productivity and Costs of Mechanized Skidding operations at Sao Hill Forest Plantation, Tanzania DOI Creative Commons
Gilberth Temba,

Ernest William Mauya,

George A. Migunga

и другие.

Forest Science and Technology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(1), С. 91 - 103

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2023

Due to global advancement of technology in forest operations, utilization advanced machineries such as grapple skidder (GS) timber harvesting has been increasing the last decades. However, order understand their contribution sustainable it is important performance under different operating environment. Therefore, this study aimed quantify productivity and cost mechanised skidding operations at Sao Hill Forest plantation (SHFP). Six variables; diameter a breast height (dbh), tree height, distance, slope, costs, cycle time (determined using detailed continuous study) were collected 120 GS observations.GS costs estimated productive machine hour (PMH) delays inclusion approach. Regression models developed generalized linear model (GLM) PMH was 2.6% higher than one including delay time, while 2.1% approach delays. This revealed significant variations (p-value <0.05) on various terrain classes. At 0 m – 50 an average free 85.5 m3/h, with amounting 1.7 USD/m3. On distance exceeding 150 m, dropped 20.1 increased 12.7 Likewise, 0.0% - 10.0% slope range, 100 m3/h 1.5 USD/m3 respectively, 20.1% 30.0% 32.6 raised 3.9 Skidding volume per trip robust predictors yielding pseudo-R2 values 58.1% 64.3%, respectively. statistical useful for predicting however, applications are recommended be within ranges variables used develop models.

Язык: Английский

Harvester Maintenance Prediction Tool: Machine Learning Model Based on Mechanical Features DOI Creative Commons
Rodrigo Oliveira Almeida, Richardson Barbosa Gomes da Silva, Danilo Simões

и другие.

AgriEngineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 7(4), С. 97 - 97

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

One important element influencing the efficiency of automated timber harvesting is harvester maintenance. However, understanding this effect limited, which can lead to more frequent harvest interruptions and consequently higher production costs. Data modeling be used evaluate how mechanical aspects affect maintenance in plantation forests, help with forest planning. This study aimed ascertain if characteristics may utilized develop a high-performance model capable properly forecasting using machine learning. A free web application managers implement approach was also developed as part study. For modeling, we considered eight features status target feature. In default mode, ran 25 popular algorithms through database compared them based on accuracy error metrics. Although combination models performed well, Random Forest better mode an 0.933. addition, generated makes it possible create prediction tool that provides quick visualization feature make informed decisions. Along data from experimental research, will available complete file containing predictive model, well software, both Python language.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

Forwarder Machine Performance in Eucalyptus Forests in Brazil with Different Productivity Levels: An Analysis of Production Costs DOI Open Access
Francisco de Assis Costa Ferreira, Luís Freitas, Elton da Silva Leite

и другие.

Forests, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(4), С. 646 - 646

Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence mean individual volume per tree (MIV) on productivity forwarder machines and production cost in eucalyptus plantations located southern Bahia, Brazil. MIV positively influenced costs, promoting a more attractive latter when increased. machine’s for 0.13 m3 42.06 cubic meters effective working hour (m3Ewh−1), while 0.58 reached 60.97 m3Ewh−1, corresponding an increase 42.59% between minimum maximum classes. extracted (m3) decreased by 30.12% from USD 2.49 1.74, respectively, comparing coefficient determination obtained modeling significant (R2 = 92%), indicating can be explained tree. highest yields average classes provided better energy efficiency indices machine; that is say, became productive, ratio fuel consumption meter timber harvested decreased, providing performance respective index. There difference extraction costs 147.83 hectare lowest forests (MIV varying 0.15 0.58). mechanical availability operational all forwarders evaluated were above 80%, which contributed machine performance. Maintenance repairs represented largest portion (33.59%), followed labor (22.49%), depreciation (14.33%), (10.11%).

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

Cut-to-Length Harvesting Prediction Tool: Machine Learning Model Based on Harvest and Weather Features DOI Open Access
Rodrigo Oliveira Almeida, Richardson Barbosa Gomes da Silva, Danilo Simões

и другие.

Forests, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(8), С. 1398 - 1398

Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2024

Weather is a significant factor influencing forest health, productivity, and the carbon cycle. However, our understanding of these effects limited for many regions ecosystems. Assessing impact weather variability on harvester productivity from plantation forests may assist in planning through use data modeling. We investigated whether combined with timber harvesting attributes could be used to create high-performance model that accurately predict Eucalyptus plantations using machine learning. Furthermore, we aimed provide an online application managers applying model. For modeling, considered 15 attributes. as target attribute. subjected database 24 common algorithms default mode compared them according error metrics accuracy. From features features, Catboost can harvesters tuned mode, coefficient determination 0.70. The accurate approach predicting plantations, allowing creation online, free managers.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

1

Productivity and Costs of Mechanized Skidding operations at Sao Hill Forest Plantation, Tanzania DOI Creative Commons
Gilberth Temba,

Ernest William Mauya,

George A. Migunga

и другие.

Forest Science and Technology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(1), С. 91 - 103

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2023

Due to global advancement of technology in forest operations, utilization advanced machineries such as grapple skidder (GS) timber harvesting has been increasing the last decades. However, order understand their contribution sustainable it is important performance under different operating environment. Therefore, this study aimed quantify productivity and cost mechanised skidding operations at Sao Hill Forest plantation (SHFP). Six variables; diameter a breast height (dbh), tree height, distance, slope, costs, cycle time (determined using detailed continuous study) were collected 120 GS observations.GS costs estimated productive machine hour (PMH) delays inclusion approach. Regression models developed generalized linear model (GLM) PMH was 2.6% higher than one including delay time, while 2.1% approach delays. This revealed significant variations (p-value <0.05) on various terrain classes. At 0 m – 50 an average free 85.5 m3/h, with amounting 1.7 USD/m3. On distance exceeding 150 m, dropped 20.1 increased 12.7 Likewise, 0.0% - 10.0% slope range, 100 m3/h 1.5 USD/m3 respectively, 20.1% 30.0% 32.6 raised 3.9 Skidding volume per trip robust predictors yielding pseudo-R2 values 58.1% 64.3%, respectively. statistical useful for predicting however, applications are recommended be within ranges variables used develop models.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

1