Picus Sonic
Picus Sonic Tomographs in Sydney
Picus Sonic Tomographs & Tree Ultrasounds
At Australian Tree Consultants Pty Ltd, we provide a range of professional arborist services, including tree ultrasounds using our Picus Sonic equipment. This specialist tool produces a Picus Sonic Tomograph, which we can use to provide an accurate diagnosis of any hazardous issues affecting the tree.

What's Happening Inside Your Trees?
The scientific data we obtain from the tomograph acts as confirmation of our preliminary findings and is a non-invasive way of identifying any problems. This makes it ideal for detecting issues without harming the trees.
The Picus Sonic Can:
- Detect decay caused by fungi, pathogens, insects and more
- Create a 2D and a 3D picture of the inside of trees
- Provide scientific data to confirm arborist diagnoses
Experienced Team
Our team of consultants at Australian Tree Consultants Pty Ltd has over seven years’ experience in operating Picus equipment. We also attained Master Picus Accreditation from Argus Electronics Gmbh (Germany) in May 2007.
High-Quality 2D and 3D Images of the Inside of Your Trees

How it Works
The Picus Sonic emits sound waves into the tree using sensors to measure the variations of the sound waves as they travel inside the wood. A computer is then used to convert the sound wave data into a detailed picture of the inside of the tree, showing any alterations in its interior structure and highlighting any areas of decay.
For even more detailed and accurate information, a 3D view of the tree can also be created using advanced processing techniques.
Qualifications, Competencies and Training
All of our team is highly trained and fully qualified to deliver all of the services we offer. Each staff member has a minimum qualification of Australian Qualification Framework Level 5 and higher and at least 15 years’ industry experience. We also take part in ongoing professional development to ensure cutting-edge techniques to keep our skills and knowledge up to date.
We're Affiliated With the Following Groups:
- National Arborists Association of Australia
- International Society of Arboriculture: Australia Chapter
- Australian Arboriculture
- Workcover Authority
- Standards Australia
- Footings and Foundation Society of Australia
- Housing Engineering Design and Research Association Australia
- AgriFoods Industry Educational Review Board
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Global Information Systems (GIS)
We use Trimble GPS units, which are reflective lasers and digital compasses, to identify the assets of our clients’ trees with sub-metre accuracy. We can subsequently input and store the numerous fields of information required to manage these assets.