SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MATERIAL APPLICATION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method for managing a dispensation of an agricultural input, the method comprising:
- sensing a change in control position data of an operator control device for controlling a propulsion system for moving a material distribution vehicle;
measuring a ground speed of the material distribution vehicle; and
controlling a dispensation system to distribute an agricultural input or material at a distribution rate based on the measured ground speed and the sensed change in the control position data to anticipate a change in the ground speed of the material distribution vehicle such that a lag in the distribution rate of the agricultural input delivered is reduced.
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Abstract
An engine speed sensor determines engine speed data of an internal combustion engine for moving a material distribution vehicle. A ground speed sensor measures a ground speed of the material distribution vehicle. A data processor for controlling a dispensation system to distribute an agricultural input or material at a rate based on the measured ground speed and the engine speed data (e.g., sensed engine speed or change in engine speed) to anticipate a change in the ground speed of the material dispensation vehicle such that a lag in the rate of agricultural input delivered is reduced.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for managing a dispensation of an agricultural input, the method comprising:
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sensing a change in control position data of an operator control device for controlling a propulsion system for moving a material distribution vehicle; measuring a ground speed of the material distribution vehicle; and controlling a dispensation system to distribute an agricultural input or material at a distribution rate based on the measured ground speed and the sensed change in the control position data to anticipate a change in the ground speed of the material distribution vehicle such that a lag in the distribution rate of the agricultural input delivered is reduced. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for managing a dispensation of an agricultural input, the system comprising:
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an operator control device for controlling a propulsion system for moving a material distribution vehicle; a position sensor for sensing a change in control position data of the operator control device; a location-determining receiver for measuring a ground speed of the material distribution vehicle; and a data processor for controlling a dispensation system to distribute an agricultural input or material at a distribution rate based on the measured ground speed and the sensed change in the control position data to anticipate a change in the ground speed of the material distribution vehicle such that a lag in the distribution rate of the agricultural input delivered is reduced. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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