2. Precision Ag for Crop Production
• GPS and Guidance and Computers
• Section Control – Planters and Sprayers
• Variable Rate Technology
• How to Make Field Management Zones
• In-field Sensing
16. Remote Sensing : Suitability and Accuracy
Google Earth NAIP – 1 meter
Satellite – 15-30 m Zone Maps
17. LiDAR Technology
• Light Detection And Ranging
• Optical Remote Sensing using Lasers
• Measuring Distance to Ground from Airplane
measures the time delay between transmission
of a pulse and detection of the reflected signal
24. How Crop Sensors Identify Crop Health
• Red Light Absorbed
• NIR Reflected
Plants Absorb and Reflect Light
Red NIR
Sensor
Red Absorbed, NIR Reflected
25. Sensor Field Operation
• Rate Determination:
• NDVI Value
• Compare NDVI to
Optimum Area
• Growing Degree Days
• Potential Yield
• Activate Rate Controller
36. In-season Variable Rate
• Mount Sensors on side-dress applicator
• N-rich strip in each field
• Applicator will sense the N-rich strip
• Compare each readings with N-rich strip
• Use the difference to determine N to apply
37. Implications of Crop Sensors
• Real-time Plant Nitrogen Requirements
• Maximize Yield
• Reduce Total N Application
• Save Second Application in Droughts
• Early Yield Prediction
• Precision Desiccant Application
Variable-rate fertilizer application allows crop producers to apply different rates of fertilizer at each location across fields. The technology needed to accomplish variable-rate fertilization includes an in-cab computer and software with a field zoneapplication map, fertilizer equipment capable of changing rates during operation and the Global Positioning System (GPS). The fertilizer rate at specific locations within fields is based on the georeferenced field zone map on the in-cab computer.The system includes a vehicle-mounted GPS unit to monitor field locations, allowing the computer to change the application rate between zones. Electronic communication between the in-cab computer and the rate controller on the application machine functions to change the fertilizer rate across the field.
Diagram Source: Kranz, William, C Shapiro, R Grisso. Calibrating Anydrous Ammonia Applicators. Nebraska Cooperative Extension EC 94-737-DGaseous NH3 enters the heat exchanger and then converted to liquid. Liquid NH3 leaves-the heat exchanger and goes to the flow meter, and then to the flow control valve. The flow control valve is electronically controlled from the computer/controller in the tractor cab. Liquid NH3 goes from the controller to the manifold for distribution to the shanks and injectors.
Raven Pictures: http://www.ravenprecision.comGaseous NH3 enters the heat exchanger and then converted to liquid. Liquid NH3 leaves-the heat exchanger and goes to the flow meter, and then to the flow control valve. The flow control valve is electronically controlled from the computer/controller in the tractor cab. Liquid NH3 goes from the controller to the manifold for distribution to the shanks and injectors.
Flex-Air Pictures: http://www.caseih.com/products/series.aspx?seriesid=1998&RL=ENNACase IH SCS 4600 controller for Single bin configuration, with or without Liquid product systems. Case IH Viper controller for any Flex-Air configuration.
Northeast Missouri GPS Equipped Tractor Drawn Cart Project. John Brumett , Charles Ellis, Gary Hoette, Don Smith - Regional Extension Specialists. Kent Shannon – Associate Director – Missouri Precision Agriculture Center. John and Whiley Melton - NFS Manufacturing - Montgomery City, MO. Cecil, and Cecil Jr. Harness – Harness Livestock & Grain - New Hartford, MORawson Pictures: http://www.rawsoncontrol.com/
Northeast Missouri GPS Equipped Tractor Drawn Cart Project. John Brumett , Charles Ellis, Gary Hoette, Don Smith - Regional Extension Specialists. Kent Shannon – Associate Director – Missouri Precision Agriculture Center. John and Whiley Melton - NFS Manufacturing - Montgomery City, MO. Cecil, and Cecil Jr. Harness – Harness Livestock & Grain - New Hartford, MORawson Pictures: http://www.rawsoncontrol.com/
LiDAR – Light Detection and Ranging . Basically, this technology involves directing laser beams from an airplane to the earth surface, and measuring the length of time it takes for the laser beams to reflect back to a detector on the airplane. This data can be used to quantity features on the surface such as trees and buildings as well as the actual elevation map of the earth surface.Computer technology is used to segregate the laser returns to first returns (used for features other than the ground surface, such as trees) and bare earth returns used for an elevation map.
Additional reference GIS layers can be displayed in the Fugro viewer. These layers are available without charges for North Dakota from the ND GIS Hub at: http://www.nd.gov/gis/
Users can select any point on the map to list the elevation for that area.
John, We have been working with several partners on LiDAR data collects during2010 and 11 for the james river basin and surrounding areas of ND and SD.Unfortunately none of the data has been delivered yet. We are expecting data to begin showing up in the next 30-60 days. Please check back then. Chuck Chuck LoeschHabitat and Population Evaluation TeamUSFWS3425 Miriam Ave.Bismarck, ND 58501701-355-8537chuck_loesch@fws.gov
This site allows users to find areas by township and range, towns, or by zooming in to a specific area on their map.
Shannon Huber Norwood, Multi-County Extension Agent, Brenda Ortiz, Assistant Professor and Grain Crops-Precision Agriculture Specialist; Amy Winstead, Regional Extension Agent, John Fulton, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Shannon Huber Norwood, Multi-County Extension Agent, Brenda Ortiz, Assistant Professor and Grain Crops-Precision Agriculture Specialist; Amy Winstead, Regional Extension Agent, John Fulton, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Shannon Huber Norwood, Multi-County Extension Agent, Brenda Ortiz, Assistant Professor and Grain Crops-Precision Agriculture Specialist; Amy Winstead, Regional Extension Agent, John Fulton, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Slide 4 shows relationship between NDRE values from Crop Circle sensor and yield at Jones field. Comparing NDVI Red Edge Readings with YieldReadings taken at silk stage. (Percentage of highest reading in field)High correlation