Title: Control of Orchard Spraying Based on Electronic Sensing of Target Characteristics
Abstract:ABSTRACT Aconventional air-carrier orchard sprayer was retrofitted with a microcomputer-based sprayer control system. A foliage volume measurement system, based on ultrasonic range trandsucers was int...ABSTRACT Aconventional air-carrier orchard sprayer was retrofitted with a microcomputer-based sprayer control system. A foliage volume measurement system, based on ultrasonic range trandsucers was interfaced to a computer. Three 3-nozzle manifolds on each side of the sprayer were controlled by the computer using control algorithms based on spray deposition studies. Use of the full control system resulted in spray volume savings ranging from 28 to 35% and 36 to 52% in peaches and apples, respectively. A simple intermittent control system resulted in savings from 10 to 17% in peaches and 21 to 28% in apples. In orchard comparisons between controlled vs. uncontrolled sprayer operation, spray deposition from the controlled sprayer was found to be reduced at some locations.Read More
Publication Year: 1987
Publication Date: 1987-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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