Description
Time Study Android App
The Forest Operation Time Study app supports element-level time studies using the standardized work elements developed for common forest harvesting machines.
The application was fully rewritten in 2026 to meet current Android standards and improve long-term compatibility, usability, and data handling. The current Version 3.0 supports modern Android phones and tablets and provides a streamlined workflow for field data collection.
Key features include:
- Element-level time recording using standardized machine work elements
- Delay recording using the four major delay categories
- Updated interface and workflow for faster field data collection
- Improved notes and comments
- Simplified data consolidation and post-processing
- Improved export and file-sharing capabilities
- Compatibility with current Android devices and operating-system requirements as of June 2026
The app is used for forest-operations research, teaching, and professional training, including WVU field instruction and harvesting research. It is also used by international collaborators working with standardized forest productivity-study methods.