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A spatial computer model is being developed to assist in the strategic and tactical planning of helicopter logging operations. The strategic model operates in two phases. First it searches among alternative paths between log pickup points and landings to identify the shortest flight time from each pickup point to each landing considering topography and helicopter operating characteristics. Second it searches for the combination of roads and landings that minimizes total construction plus yarding costs. The tactical model uses information from the strategic model to determine the sequence of yarding during a day to maximize yarding productivity.
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Sessions, J., Chung, W. (2003). An Approach to Optimizing Helicopter Logging Operations. In: Arthaud, G.J., Barrett, T.M. (eds) Systems Analysis in Forest Resources. Managing Forest Ecosystems, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0307-9_8
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