Use of GPS and laser for GIS data capture in oil palm plantations

Sugih Wanasuria, . and Achmad Fathoni, . and Yunihadi Indra, . and Bambang Surojo, . Use of GPS and laser for GIS data capture in oil palm plantations. pp. 647-659. ISSN 0126-575X

GIS data capture processes using GPS and Laser in oil palm plantations are described based on experiences gathered by the survey team of PT Salim Plantations in Riau and Kalimantan. The objective was to create a digital base map of the plantations and to spatially inventory all the relevant features with their attributes therein for direct integration to a GIS. Other pertinent soil and land characteristics are regularly being added to the GIS as individual map layers as deemed necessary. The survey equipment employed were Trimble GPS Pro XR GPS GeoExplorer II Community Base Station and Laser Technology's Criterion 400. GPS was used to create the 2-D base maps of the plantations plus features such as land use block and infrastructures layout (roads bridges canals) buildings (POM housing complexes). The Criterion was used for making topographic maps of small areas. GPS Pro XR and Criterion can also be used together in a direct or indirect integration to do mapping of points or areas that are very difficult to access or where satellite coverage is completely blocked. The three systems are simple user-friendly easy to maintain and cost-effective. Advantages and disadvantages of all the systems and their operational costs are described. GPS Pro XR based on current experience is considered to be more cost-effective than GeoExplorer II in mapping many features besides producing much more accurate position data.

Full text available from:

Abstract

GIS data capture processes using GPS and Laser in oil palm plantations are described based on experiences gathered by the survey team of PT Salim Plantations in Riau and Kalimantan. The objective was to create a digital base map of the plantations and to spatially inventory all the relevant features with their attributes therein for direct integration to a GIS. Other pertinent soil and land characteristics are regularly being added to the GIS as individual map layers as deemed necessary. The survey equipment employed were Trimble GPS Pro XR GPS GeoExplorer II Community Base Station and Laser Technology's Criterion 400. GPS was used to create the 2-D base maps of the plantations plus features such as land use block and infrastructures layout (roads bridges canals) buildings (POM housing complexes). The Criterion was used for making topographic maps of small areas. GPS Pro XR and Criterion can also be used together in a direct or indirect integration to do mapping of points or areas that are very difficult to access or where satellite coverage is completely blocked. The three systems are simple user-friendly easy to maintain and cost-effective. Advantages and disadvantages of all the systems and their operational costs are described. GPS Pro XR based on current experience is considered to be more cost-effective than GeoExplorer II in mapping many features besides producing much more accurate position data.

[error in script]

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term:	OIL PALMS
AGROVOC Term:	PLANTATIONS
AGROVOC Term:	DATA COLLECTION
AGROVOC Term:	SURVEYS
AGROVOC Term:	GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
AGROVOC Term:	LASER RADIATION
AGROVOC Term:	CARTOGRAPHY PALMAS OLEAGINOSAS
AGROVOC Term:	PLANTACIONES
AGROVOC Term:	RECOLECCION DE DATOS
AGROVOC Term:	ENCUESTAS
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:52
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17679

Actions (login required)

View Item