A NEW AUTOMATIC AND INTERACTIVE TREE-RING MEASUREMENT SYSTEM BASED ON A LINE SCAN CAMERA

A new automatic tree ring measurement system which uses computerized image processing and analysis techniques is presented. It is based on a line scan camera instead of a conventional TV camera so it can give high resolution images over long paths (many centimeters). On-line ring validation is possible by comparison with those on other radii. Also, the system is highly interactive so its decisions can be modified by the operator.