System and method for accurately characterizing and mapping agricultural plants and foliage
US6862083B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S7/4817
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lazer rangefinder employs time-of-flight measurements for providing high resolution when measuring range and intensity in a system for accurately mapping and classifying agriculture foliage. Profiles and parameters of the foliage and trees are measured and calculated for classifying the tree, controlling mechanical devices for applying only a pre-selected amount of treatment materials to the tree, and estimating production yeilds. Using a global positioning receiver, a global location for the center of each tree, whether fully grown, juvenile, or dead is identified and used in mapping the measured trees.
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