公开(公告)号：US12130179B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17244855

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/17 ,  G06V20/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G06V20/188 ,  G01N2021/1793

Abstract: The present art applies a unique conceptual model that uses image statistics of top-of-atmosphere reflectance to assess and then reverse atmospheric effects. The workflow first calibrates the method for an Earth observation satellite pre-operationally. Then, for operational conversion of each image of the satellite, the degree of atmospheric effect is mapped across an image to be converted and then reversed to deliver surface reflectance data for each pixel of the image. The resulting surface reflectance images have haze and thin clouds removed, are clarified for viewing and appropriate for automated analyses.

公开(公告)号：US11640653B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-02

申请号：US16918291

申请日：2020-07-01

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: G06T5/00 ,  G06T7/80 ,  G06V20/10 ,  G01J3/28

Abstract: A method for correcting top-of-atmosphere reflectance data in high altitude imagery to a ground surface reflectance data. Transmission of light through Earth's atmosphere and its suspended load of aerosol particles degrades light within the visible through near infrared portion of the spectrum. This can severely affect the quality of the data recorded by orbiting Earth observation satellites. The method first measures the degree of atmospheric effects upon reflectance, then reverses these effects to deliver surface reflectance data and imagery cleaned of haze and thin clouds.

公开(公告)号：US20210247297A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17244855

申请日：2021-04-29

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/46

Abstract: The present art applies a unique conceptual model that uses image statistics of top-of-atmosphere reflectance to assess and then reverse atmospheric effects. The workflow first calibrates the method for an Earth observation satellite pre-operationally. Then, for operational conversion of each image of the satellite, the degree of atmospheric effect is mapped across an image to be converted and then reversed to deliver surface reflectance data for each pixel of the image. The resulting surface reflectance images have haze and thin clouds removed, are clarified for viewing and appropriate for automated analyses.

公开(公告)号：US20190147541A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-16

申请号：US16217487

申请日：2018-12-12

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  G06N7/00

Abstract: Prevented planting occurs when fields cannot be planted during a time window due to wet conditions—this causes crop losses covered by insurance. Field visits to verify each prevented planting insurance claim seldom can be used to map the loss because fields too wet to plant are also too wet for loss adjusting. PP claims occur in wet years often in magnitudes straining crop loss-adjusting resources and preventing field visits to many claims. Statistical- and physical-based analysis employing weather, topography and satellite-based mapping of historic surface wetness rates the relative probability for PP claims throughout huge geographic regions. The method provides decision support that focuses adjuster attention to claims of low relative probability, possible fraud or unusual circumstances that require on-site documentation and establishes a safe threshold, above which claims can correctly be accepted as valid. The method provides digital documentation for the decision support process.

公开(公告)号：US10062119B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US14830552

申请日：2015-08-19

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: G06Q40/06 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/02

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q40/06 ,  G06Q50/02

Abstract: Prevented planting (PP), where wet conditions during the planting season prevent access to farmed fields, costs the United States an average of many hundreds of millions of dollars in crop losses each year. Crop insurance indemnifies most of the losses of PP on farmed land in the US. This system, method, and product uses Earth observation satellite data and geographic information system technology to provide automated PP crop-loss adjusting performed digitally to enhance crop loss adjusting efficiency, reduce loss-adjusting costs, assess crop losses across large geographic regions to forecast financial set asides to meet claim payouts, and parse data to all interested parties.

公开(公告)号：US20160055592A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14830552

申请日：2015-08-19

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/02

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q40/06 ,  G06Q50/02

Abstract: Prevented planting (PP), where wet conditions during the planting season prevent access to farmed fields, costs the United States an average of many hundreds of millions of dollars in crop losses each year. Crop insurance indemnifies most of the losses of PP on farmed land in the US. This system, method, and product uses Earth observation satellite data and geographic information system technology to provide automated PP crop-loss adjusting performed digitally to enhance crop loss adjusting efficiency, reduce loss-adjusting costs, assess crop losses across large geographic regions to forecast financial set asides to meet claim payouts, and parse data to all interested parties.

Abstract translation: 预防种植（PP）在种植季节潮湿的条件下防止进入农田，每年平均造成数百万美元的农作物损失。 作物保险赔偿美国农地PP大部分损失。 该系统，方法和产品使用地球观测卫星数据和地理信息系统技术，以数字方式提供自动PP作物损失调整，以提高作物损失调整效率，降低损失调整成本，评估大型地理区域的作物损失，以预测财务状况 拨出资金以满足索赔要求，并向所有有关方面解析数据。

公开(公告)号：US20120290140A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13455971

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: G05D7/00

CPC classification number: A01G22/00 ,  A01G25/16 ,  Y02A40/24

Abstract: A system and method to use remote sensing to estimate crop water use that is forecasted and is updated as weather and new satellite data become available. From these data the system and method uses a water accounting algorithm to prescribe irrigation differentially for regions of a field or for the entire field as an average. Irrigation prescription is delivered remotely through Internet technology.

Abstract translation: 一种使用遥感来估计作物天气和新卫星数据的预测和更新的作物用水量的系统和方法。 从这些数据中，系统和方法使用水计算算法对场的区域或整个场进行不同的灌溉处理。 灌溉处方通过互联网技术远程传送。

公开(公告)号：US20120177449A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13157240

申请日：2011-06-09

Applicant: David P. Groeneveld

Inventor： David P. Groeneveld

IPC: E02D3/00

CPC classification number: C09K3/22

Abstract: A method for controlling dust on a saline lakebed is disclosed comprising several methods such as a Brine Membrane method, an Interim method and a Springtime Conservation method. A Master method for determining which of the three methods to use under certain circumstances is described. Prospective application of the methods is for dry lakebeds, such as the Owens Lakebed in California.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制盐湖床上的灰尘的方法，其包括几种方法，例如盐水膜法，临时法和春季保存法。 描述用于确定在某些情况下使用的三种方法中的哪一种的主方法。 这些方法的前瞻性应用是针对干燥的湖床，如加州的欧文斯湖畔。