Fertilizing-Blending and Spreading On-The-Go Using Computerized Soil Maps and Radar Guidance

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Elliott, Craig, author.

Conference Name:

1987 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition (1987-09-14 : Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1987

Summary:

SOILECTION is computer controlled fertilizer, chemicals, and micronutrients, on-the-go, according to the recommendations for the various soil types that exist in each field. It incorporates a soil map displayed on a computer screen in the vehicle and a navigation system to identify the location of the unit in the field, allowing it to change the preprogrammed formulation as it travels through the field. The primary benefits shown is reduced fertilization usage and/or higher yields

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

871676

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license