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System and method for controlling a material application system

  • US 8,352,130 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2009
  • Issued: 01/08/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing a dispensation of an agricultural input, the method comprising:

  • sensing engine speed data of an internal combustion engine 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 engine speed data to anticipate a change in the ground speed of the material distribution vehicle from interpretation, by a data processor, of an operator input prior to reaching a new ground speed such that a lag in the distribution rate of the agricultural input delivered is reduced.

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