University of Georgia
Whitehall Forest GPS Test Site
Updated 03/04/11
Maps and Directions
Overview
Map of the Test Site
Specific Directions to Each Test Point
Research Reports and Notes using the Site
2010. One year's experience with a recreation-grade GPS receiver. International Journal of Mathematical and Computational Forestry & Natural-Resource Sciences. 2(2): 87-94.
2010. Performance of mapping-grade GPS receivers in southeastern forest conditions. RURALS: Review of Undergraduate Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences. 5(1): Article 2.
2009. Multipath mitigation under forest canopies: A choke ring antenna solution. Forest Science. 55(2): 109-116.
2009. A comparison of GPS performance in a southern hardwood forest: Exploring low-cost solutions for forestry applications. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry. 33(1): 9-16.
2007. ScoutPak GPS System. Juniper Systems Report.
Presentations
2009. Leaf-off accuracy of mapping-grade GPS receivers, 7th Southern Forestry and Natural Resources GIS Conference.
2009. One year's experience with a recreation-grade GPS receiver, 7th Southern Forestry and Natural Resources GIS Conference.
2008. Status of GPS research at the Whitehall GPS test course, 6th Southern Forestry and Natural Resources GIS Conference.
2007. GPS performance in southern hardwood forests, Society of American Foresters National Convention.
Brief Site Description
1. Ten points are in an older pine forest, where tree ages are approximately 60-70 years old.
2. One point is in a young pine forest, where tree ages are approximately 15 years old.
3. Three points are in open areas.
4. Twenty-six points are in an older hardwood forest, with a few pines. Tree ages here are approximately 60-70 years old.
Surveyed points have a brass survey cap that is flush with the ground,
connected to a 2-foot piece of rebar, and surrounded by about 6 inches
of cement (2 feet deep).
Research studies have been designed in such a way that antennas can be
positioned directly over the surveyed points using a laser leveling
device. To prevent biasing the studies, points can be selected randomly,
and receivers can be randomly used at each point.
Contacts
For specific information about the Test Site:
Pete Bettinger, Professor
Warnell School of Forest Resources
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
pbettinger@warnell.uga.edu
706-542-1187
To obtain permission to visit the Test Site:
Mike Hunter, Forest Manager
Warnell School of Forest Resources
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
hunter@warnell.uga.edu
706-542-4287
Please send comments, suggestions, or additions to this page to Pete Bettinger (pbettinger@warnell.uga.edu)
This site is kindly hosted by the Warnell School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia.
The content and opinions expressed on this Web page do not necessarily reflect the views of nor are they endorsed by the University of Georgia or the University System of Georgia.
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