The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner is a web-based tool for forest management and timber harvesting operations. It allows users to (1) select forest areas, (2) view geospatial data and analyze terrain features, (3) plan harvesting operations such as cableway deployment and work areas, and (4) inspect forest inventory and individual trees. The tool integrates 3D visualization with geospatial data to support all stages of forest planning and management.

1. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
www.slopeproject.eu
SLOPE viewer for forest
management and timber harvesting
Umberto Di Staso, Daniele Magliocchetti
Fondazione GraphiTech
SLOPE Final Conference
10th November, EIMA 2016, Bologna

2. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
The aim of this presentation is to offer an overview of the SLOPE 3D
harvesting planner, used to support planning activities for the
harvesting operations.
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3. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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WebGL & HTML5 technology
• Supports almost any browser
• Easy integration on third-party services
• Powered by GeoBrowser3D Virtual Globe
Wide geographical data support
• DSM & DTM
• WMS Imageries
• Real-time Sensor Observation Services
• KML/KMZ Google Earth datasets
• 3D Object rendering
From experts to the experts
• Forest operator & planner, cableway & truck operators etc.

4. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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5. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
• Clear Web GUI: for fast and easy planning
• Overall Location Data: Lat/Lon, Altitude, Compass
• 3D Navigation System: compatible with multiple devices such as
Workstations, Laptops and Touch-based devices (Touchscreens/Tablets)
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6. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

7. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner is composed by
Four main sections:
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8. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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1. Area Selection
Allows users to select between areas in which trees data are available

9. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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2. Analytics
Geometrical and geophysical information visualization:
• High-Res Digital Surface Model
• Open Geographical data
• Satellite and aerial imageries
• Points of interest
• Surface and distance measurements
• Slope analysis

10. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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11. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

12. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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13. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

14. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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15. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

16. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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17. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

18. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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19. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

20. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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21. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

22. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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3. Operation
Forest Operation planning tools:
• Cableway deployment planning
• Working area setup
• Tree felling and transport monitoring
• Weather forecast

23. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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24. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

25. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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26. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

27. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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28. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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29. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

30. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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4. Forest
Forest Inventory Inspection:
• Single Tree and Stem visualization
• Physical properties inspection (height, diameter, species, etc.)
• Virtual marking support
• Aggregated data for specific areas (spatial query)
• Point Cloud

31. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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32. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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33. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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34. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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35. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE workflow
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36. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Video
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www.slopeproject.eu

37. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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5. Integration with external web applications
Integration between Wuudis and 3D Harvesting Planner

38. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
The SLOPE 3D Harvesting Planner
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39. This project has received funding
from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme
for research, technological
development and demostration
under grant agreement no 604129
Thank You
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Umberto Di Staso
Senior Analyst and Developer
umberto.di.staso@graphitech.it
Fondazione GraphiTech
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38123 Trento (ITALY)
Phone: +39 0461.283393
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