Tree diameter at breast height (DBH) and tree height are important quantitative attributes in forestry surveys. They serve as essential data for calculating forest stock, growth, and carbon sequestration, and are of significant research value for forest health assessments and other research outcomes. To improve the efficiency of forest resource inventories and to reduce labor costs, a forestry survey device integrating multiple sensors has been developed. Based on the principles of laser ranging and the tunnel magnetoresistance effect, this device integrates both the DBH and tree height measurements. Compared to traditional measurement methods, it boasts a compact size, low cost, and high measurement accuracy. Experimental applications have shown that the average root mean square error (RMSE) of tree height measurements ranges from 31 to 55 cm, while the DBH measurement accuracy reaches 98%, We acknowledge that, although this accuracy meets the requirements for general forestry surveys, it still falls short of the accuracy required for high-precision forest resource surveys (<20 cm), which points to a direction for future improvement.
The collection and real-time transmission of emergency environmental information are crucial for rapidly assessing the on-site situation of sudden disasters and responding promptly. However, the acquisition of emergency environmental information, particularly its seamless transmission, faces significant challenges under complex terrain and limited ground communication. This paper utilizes sensors, line-of-sight communication with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and LoRa long-distance communication to establish an integrated emergency environmental monitoring system that combines real-time monitoring, UAV-mounted LoRa gateway relaying, and backend data analysis. This system achieves real-time acquisition, seamless transmission, storage management, and visualization of environmental emergency information. First, a portable emergency environmental monitoring device was developed to collect and transmit environmental factor data. Second, a UAV-mounted LoRa gateway was designed to extend the data transmission coverage, ensuring seamless communication. Finally, multiple field experiments were conducted to evaluate the system’s performance. The experimental results indicate that the system possesses reliable capabilities for emergency data collection and transmission in complex environments, providing new technical solutions and practical support for developing and applying emergency environmental monitoring systems.