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Note that the required information in the bottom section shown light gray may vary depending on the cruise requirements. This form is pre-populated with required fields and inherited attribute fields as described above. This example shows one of the more detailed forms.
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Design
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There are three main options for the design:
Plot Count - Use a pre-defined number of plots regardless of the stand size. For this option input the desired number of plots to the Plot Count boxinput. For
Plot Density and Plot Spacing, the input parameter to the right will change from Plot Count to the appropriate unit of measure; enter the number of plots per acre, or plot spacing. Units are configured specifically for the map, and cannot be changed by the user. - Determine the number of plots based on the size of the stand, using a user-supplied plot density, or acres per plot. Enter the number of acres per plot. Example: enter '2' to achieve a plot density of 1 plot for every 2 acres.
Plot Spacing - Use a pre-defined spacing between plots. Enter the desired spacing between plots, in feet, for the X (East-West) dimension. If an X:Y is left at 1, this will also be the spacing for the Y (North-South) dimension. If the X:Y ratio is not 1 then the Y spacing will be calculated by multiplying the ratio times the X spacing.
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Layout Pattern
Two pattern options are available: Rectangle and Diamond. Rectangle will result in a checkerboard or square grid (right), while Diamond will result in a windowed or X plot formation (below).
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