System and method for controlling the ground speed of an agricultural sprayer based on a spray quality parameter
US11583882B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B1/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for controlling a ground speed of an agricultural sprayer includes a boom and a nozzle mounted on the boom. The nozzle, in turn, is configured to dispense a fan of an agricultural fluid as the agricultural sprayer travels across a field. Additionally, the system includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a spray quality parameter associated with the dispensed fan of the agricultural fluid. Furthermore, the system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the controller is configured to receive the captured data from the sensor as the agricultural sprayer travels across the field. Moreover, the controller is configured to determine the spray quality parameter based on the received data. In addition, the controller is configured to control a ground speed of the agricultural sprayer based on the determined spray quality parameter.
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