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BAGUETTE BILTMORE [2 records]

Record 1 2024-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Silviculture
DEF

A graduated stick used to estimate tree diameters by holding it at [a right angle] to the axis of the stem and comparing the graduations cut by lines of sight tangential to either edge of the stem.

OBS

The graduations assume observation at a specified distance of the stick from the eye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Sylviculture
CONT

baguette de Biltmore : Instrument [...] pour mesurer le diamètre des arbres à hauteur d’homme : c'est une règle graduée permettant une lecture directe lorsqu'elle est placée tangentiellement à l'arbre à une distance convenue de l'œil de l'opérateur.

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Silviculture
DEF

An adaptation of the Biltmore stick for ascertaining the diameter above a buttress, where direct stem measurement would be difficult or costly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Sylviculture

Spanish

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