Sub field moisture model improvement using overland flow modeling with shallow water computations
US11755793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2111/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Subfield moisture model improvement in generating overland flow modeling using shallow water calculations and kinematic wave calculations is disclosed. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented data processing method comprises: receiving precipitation data and infiltration data for an agricultural field; obtaining surface water depth data, surface water velocity data, and surface water discharge data for the same agricultural field; determining subfield geometry data for the agricultural field; executing a plurality of water calculations and wave calculations using the subfield geometry data to generate an overland flow model that includes moisture levels for the agricultural field; based on, at least in part, the overland flow model, generating and causing displaying a visual graphical image of the agricultural field comprising a plurality of color pixels having color values corresponding to the moisture levels determined for the agricultural field. Output of the overland flow model is provided to control computers of seeders, planters, fertilizer spreaders, harvesters, or combines to control seeding, planting, fertilizing or irrigation activities in the field.
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