Features the use of helicopters in logging operations

Abstract

Features the use of helicopters in logging operations

Kazakov N.V., Abuzov A.V., Dmitrieva I.N.

Incoming article date: 23.07.2014

The article reflects the contemporary problems of the transport component of the process of logging. The analysis of the financial costs during the development of annual allowable cut, taking into account the construction of roads. The recommendations, the implementation of which contributes to the efficient and cost-effective management of air timber harvesting using a helicopter. The characteristics of the cargo helicopters and slinging mechanisms for logging operations. The calculation of the cycle time of the helicopter on the harvesting operations. Conclusions in areas conducive to efficient use of helicopter logging.

Keywords: Helicopter timber harvesting, Logging operations hoisting mechanisms, cycle time,