Abstract:
A controlled droplet application (CDA) nozzle has a cone having plural ridges disposed longitudinally on an interior surface of the cone. The cone has a circumferential lip having grooves defined by the plural ridges, and a directional shroud having one or more arcs disposed on the surface of the shroud that cover all but a portion of the lip.
Abstract:
A controlled droplet applicator (CDA) reclamation method includes deflecting a portion of fluid dispersed from a rotating cup of a CDA nozzle, the deflection causing a change from a circular spray pattern to a truncated spray pattern. The deflected fluid portion is collected in a reclamation shroud encircling a lip of the cup.
Abstract:
A controlled droplet applicator (CDA) system comprising a CDA nozzle cup having an open end; a shroud covering all but a portion of the open end; and an air assist device disposed proximal to the open end, the cup and the air assist device separated by at least a portion of the shroud.
Abstract:
A method that that captures images of a windrow and determines a cross section of the windrow based on the captured images to provide a yield map.
Abstract:
A controlled droplet applicator (CDA) system comprising a CDA nozzle cup having an open end; a shroud covering all but a portion of the open end; and an air assist device disposed proximal to the open end, the cup and the air assist device separated by at least a portion of the shroud.