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Sensing system for measuring soil properties in real time

A sensing system and characteristic technology, applied in the field of sensing systems, can solve problems such as high cost, adverse effects on crop production, and low resolution of sensors

Active Publication Date: 2018-08-28
DEERE & CO
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For example, conditions of insufficient humidity or temperature can adversely affect the production of crops, resulting in reduced yields
[0003] However, disadvantages of some prior art methods include high cost or low sensor resolution

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[0013] For clarity, this disclosure will be described as applied to a planter unit. It should be noted, however, that the present disclosure may also find application in various planting and / or soil preparation applications including, but not limited to, tilling, seeding, and the like. refer to Figure 1 to Figure 2B , shows a sensing system 100 for determining soil properties in real time, according to an embodiment. In an embodiment, sensing system 100 may include at least one sensor 106 disposed on support structure 102 (at Figure 2A middle) and is operatively coupled to the measurement unit 108. The support structure 102 may be adapted to be coupled to an agricultural implement (such as Figure 4A The planter unit 400 in ) and is arranged so that as the implement moves in the field, the support structure 102 rotationally engages or penetrates the surrounding soil. In some embodiments, support structure 102 may comprise a disc or another wheel-like structure (see, eg, ...

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A sensing system for obtaining a gradient of soil properties in real-time as a function of soil depth is disclosed herein. The sensing system includes a support structure coupled to an agricultural implement and which is rotatable about a rotational axis relative to a frame of the agricultural implement. A sensor is arranged on a surface of the support structure and configured to generate an output signal indicative of the measured soil property based on a sensed a capacitance change corresponding to a change in a dielectric property of a measured soil sample with which the sensor interacts. Ameasuring unit is coupled to the at least one sensor and processes the output signal generated by the at least one sensor to generate a gradient profile of the soil properties in real-time as a function of one or more depths for display on a user interface.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to sensing systems that utilize real-time data measurements to obtain gradient profiles of soil properties. Background technique [0002] In agricultural applications, when farmers are performing tasks such as planting or tilling, they often want to know some properties of the soil in real time. These properties may include humidity, compaction, temperature and groove depth; each of these properties is extremely important in ensuring optimal yield. For example, conditions of insufficient humidity or temperature can adversely affect the production of crops, resulting in reduced yields. [0003] However, disadvantages of some prior art methods include high cost or low sensor resolution. Therefore, there is a need in the art for a sensor system that provides high resolution at a relatively low cost. Contents of the invention [0004] According to an embodiment, there is provided a sensing system for obtaining ...

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IPC IPC(8): G01N27/22
CPCG01N27/221G01N27/223A01B79/005A01C5/064A01C21/007A01B47/00G01N33/246G01N33/245G01S19/13
Inventor 杰弗里·S·普哈拉迈克尔·罗兹尼古拉·泰维斯卡思克·卡尔纳诺埃尔·W·安德森
Owner DEERE & CO
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