Searching for the appropriate tree for the experiment was a long process. Various tree sergeants across North Yorkshire were contacted. Finally, a cylindrical and smooth Maple trunk was found in Scarborough at the beginning of July. The tree was cut on Monday the 8th of July by Ali Nunn from “Mundaka Tree Care”. The trunk was handled by professionals, cut to the appropriate size and delivered to the department of Electronic Engineering of the University of York on Thursday the 18th of July. Its dimensions were measured using measuring tape. Its height was found to be between 120cm and 125cm at different sides, and its average circumference 102cm. The tree was almost cylindrical with some of its sides being rougher than others.
Figure: Picture of the Maple trunk taken as soon as the tree was cut down.
George Sarantinos 