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New 3D Tree Reconstruction Method Uses Low-Cost Drones

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Researchers have developed a method for 3D reconstruction of deciduous trees using low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a CraneCam system. This technique aims to monitor shoot elongation, a crucial aspect of tree growth affected by climate change, which has been historically difficult to measure. The study achieved high accuracy with 5-6 mm 3D point accuracies using consumer-grade UAVs and reported reconstruction completeness between 92% and 98%. The paper also introduces a 3D-printed ground-truth branch for evaluating the reconstruction of fine details like thin shoots. AI

IMPACT This research could improve climate change monitoring by providing more accurate data on tree growth and carbon sequestration.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains a research paper published on arXiv detailing a new methodology for 3D tree reconstruction.

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New 3D Tree Reconstruction Method Uses Low-Cost Drones

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Stephan Nebiker, Micha Tschanz, Nando Amport, Frederik Baumgarten ·

    3D Reconstruction of deciduous Trees using low-cost UAV- and Crane-based Photogrammetry for Monitoring Shoot Elongation across entire Canopies

    arXiv:2607.07905v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Tree growth determines how much CO2 is sequestered from the atmosphere and temporarily stored in woody biomass. At the same time tree growth is affected by increasing temperatures, more frequent drought periods, late frosts and othe…

  2. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Frederik Baumgarten ·

    3D Reconstruction of deciduous Trees using low-cost UAV- and Crane-based Photogrammetry for Monitoring Shoot Elongation across entire Canopies

    Tree growth determines how much CO2 is sequestered from the atmosphere and temporarily stored in woody biomass. At the same time tree growth is affected by increasing temperatures, more frequent drought periods, late frosts and other extreme events associated with climate change.…

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