Development of willow tree yield mapping technology**

该项目旨在开发绘制柳树产量图的新技术。该系统将与总部设在魁北克省圣罗克德L阿奇根的法国农业公司合作设计和建造。该系统将在柳树收获时收集柳树的物理特征。评估的特征包括收获的树木数量、它们的直径和直线度。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。产量地图将帮助法国农业公司加强其生产系统的加工物流(具有所需功能的柳树将用于绿色栅栏，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.**