Valmont Industries, Inc.
System and method for variable rate irrigation wind control and compensation
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Abstract:
The present invention provides a system and method which combines field mapping and control software to effectively manage sprinkler parameters to adjust for changes in weather conditions and positional/terrain changes. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention preferably provides a system which monitors a mapped set of boundaries and preferably receives data regarding a variety of weather factors including wind monitoring (speed, direction, averages, and gusts) and preferably makes adjustments to the system to adjust and modify the shape of a desired distribution area based on the weather factors.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
23 Jul 2018
Issue date:
27 Jul 2021