treeBiomass

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Computes branches biomass using an allometric function provided in <code>object$allometryFUN</code> and logs weight using Smalian's formula.<p></p><p>Branches are telled apart from logs in the raw data frame (<code>object$fieldData</code>) because their final diameter is 0 (ie they have a tip) whereas logs have a final diameter > 0.
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The centre of mass is a crucial data for arborists in order to
consolidate a tree using steel or dynamic cables. Given field-recorded data
on branchiness of a tree, the package: (i) computes and plots the centre of
mass of the tree itself, (ii) computes branches slenderness coefficient in
order to aid the arborist identify potentially dangerous branches, and
(iii) computes the force acting on a ground plinth and its best position
relating to the tree centre of mass, should the tree need to be stabilized
by a steel cable.

treeBiomass: Computes masses of branches and logs

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