Integrated remote aerial sensing system
US9488630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/70
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for high temporal and high spatial resolution monitoring of a field of plants is disclosed. Illustratively, the system includes a plurality of ground based reference objects, a balloon adapted to be positioned above the field of plants, and a balloon positioning system coupled to the balloon and configured to position the balloon relative to the field of plants. An imaging system is supported by the balloon and includes a locations system, at least one camera, and at least one gimbal configured to orient the at least one camera. The imaging system captures at least one image of the field of plants including the plurality of ground based reference objects in the at least one image.
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