LIGNOSTATION™

Preparation and recording

LIGNOSTATION™ is a compact, high-resolution system for preparing wood surfaces and recording the tree ring parameters and the wood density. LIGNOSTATION™, developed in cooperation with the University of Freiburg, is based on an entirely novel concept.

A precision mill prepares the measuring radii on the wood surface. Then, precise scans are obtained using a high-frequency probe. At the same time, optical scans of the surface can be made and analyzed in comparison with the image. The entire system is computer-controlled and relieves you of a great deal of time-consuming routine tasks. You attach the sample, define the measuring radius on the PC screen, and LIGNOSTATION™ will do the rest, from preparation up to measurement. You can fully concentrate on the scientific evaluation.

Applications

• Dendrochronology
• Density measurement
• Dendroecology
• Dendroclimatology
• Forestry
• Geography
   

Benefits

• Direct high-frequency scanning system
• No development of film required
• Automated procedure
• Compact, space-saving system (300 x 100 cm base area/footprint)
• No X-ray emissions
• Moderately priced

Technical details

• Density measuring using a high-resolution high-frequency probe
• Optical scans using a high-resolution camera
• Sample material: cores or stem disks
• Maximum length of measurement: 450 mm x 450 mm
• Image resolution: <= 100 microns (= 1/10 mm)

Example of a complete system:

• LIGNOTRIM™: High-resolution surface mill
• LIGNOSCAN™: High-resolution electromagnetic scanner
• LIGNOSCOP™: Microcamera scanner
• LIGNOVISION™: Software for tree ring detection and evaluation of the density curves

Flexibility

The individual system components can be adapted to your specific needs:

• Surface treatment: LIGNOSTATION™ + LIGNOTRIM™
• Density analysis: LIGNOSTATION™ + LIGNOTRIM™ + LIGNOSCAN™ + LIGNOSCOP™
• Optical analysis: LIGNOSTATION™ + LIGNOTRIM™ + LIGNOSCOP™
• Optical and density analysis: LIGNOSTATION™ + LIGNOTRIM™ + LIGNOSCAN™ + LIGNOSCOP™