Strain and Wind Speed Measurements from 19 Trees in Danum Valley

Strain data measured on the trunks of nineteen trees in Danum Valley, Malaysia, with accompanying wind speed data from nearby anemometers. The dataset can be used to extract fundamental swaying frequencies and quantify the relationship between wind speed and bending strain to estimate wind damage risk. The tallest tree in the set is approximately 51 meters tall.

Use Cases

• Extract fundamental swaying frequencies from strain data to analyze tree structural dynamics.
• Quantify the relationship between wind speed and bending strain to model wind damage risk.
• Analyze strain gauge measurements across 19 trees to compare biomechanical responses to wind loads.
• Use wind speed data from emergent trees to correlate with bending strain for risk estimation.

Strengths

• Contains data from 19 instrumented trees, providing a multi-sample observational study.
• Includes complementary wind speed measurements from anemometers attached to emergent trees.
• Features a tallest tree of approximately 51 meters, capturing data from a very tall specimen.

Limitations

• Sample size is limited to 19 trees, which may restrict statistical power for broad generalizations.
• Geographic scope is confined to Danum Valley, Malaysia, limiting applicability to other forest ecosystems.
• Unknown row count and column structure may complicate immediate analysis without further inspection.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Strain data measured on tree trunks; wind speed data measured using anemometers attached to emergent trees.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Geography

Danum Valley, Malaysia