Development of willow tree yield mapping technology**

本项目旨在开发柳树产量测绘新技术。该系统将与位于魁北克省Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan的Agro Énergie合作设计和建造。该系统将在柳树被采伐的过程中收集柳树的物理特征。评估的特征包括采伐树木的数量、直径和直线度。该系统将使用全球导航卫星系统（GNSS）接收器，用相应的地理坐标标记这些数据。产量图将帮助Agro Énergie加强其生产系统的加工物流（具有所需特征的柳树将用于绿色围栏，而剩余的材料将作为生物质回收利用）。为了完成这项任务，我们将应用实时机器视觉技术。预计项目时间为2019年2月至8月

This project aims to develop new technology for mapping willow tree yield. This system will be designed and built in partnership with Agro Énergie, based in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Quebec. The system will gather physical characteristics of willow trees on-the-go, while the trees are being harvested. Features assessed include the number of trees harvested, their diameter, and straightness. The system will tag these data with corresponding geographical coordinates, using a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. The yield maps will help Agro Énergie enhance the processing logistics of their production system (willows with desired features will be used for green fences, while the remaining material will be recycled as biomass). To complete the task, we will apply real-time machine vision technology. It is expected that the project will last from February-August 2019.**