System and method for determining subsurface soil layer characteristics based on RADAR and load data
US11470763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B19/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect, a system for determining subsurface soil layer characteristics as an agricultural implement is towed across a field by a work vehicle may include a RADAR sensor configured to capture data indicative of a subsurface soil layer characteristic of the field. Furthermore, the system may include a load sensor configured to capture data indicative of a load applied to the agricultural implement by soil within the field, with the load being indicative of the subsurface soil layer characteristic. Additionally, a controller of the system may be configured to determine a first value of the subsurface soil layer characteristic based on the data received from the RADAR and a second value of the subsurface soil layer characteristic based on the data received from the load sensor. Moreover, the controller may be configured to determine a differential between the first value and the second value.
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