treeVectors

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A data frame is populated with branch and log masses, along with $x$, $y$ cartesian coordinates and $x$, $y$, and $z$ moments.
$z$ coordinates and moments are calculated only if branches height from the ground (and tilt) have been measured in the field.


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.

treeVectors: Computes cartesian coordinates and moments of branches and logs

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