Articles & publications
Knowledge about LOFOR.
Scientific articles, technical papers and background on laser-based tree deflectometry and the technology behind it.
2026
Laser-based pulling tests: measuring inclination, bending and continuity at high resolution
Forests 2026, 17(5), 528 · MDPI · Open Access
Peer-reviewed study on the LOFOR method: laser-based tracking captures stem bending, torsion and root plate inclination under load at high resolution and with low noise – enabling reliable pulling tests even on very large trees and deadwood.
2018
Stability analyses based on inclination measurements and regional wind data
Pro Baum 04/2018, p. 22 · Neue Landschaft · Rust, Göcke, Ruhl
Article (in German) on assessing tree stability via root plate inclination in wind: 203 trees in 57 wind events, combined with wind data from official weather stations – without elaborate wind measurements at the tree. Includes proposed new criteria for stability assessment.