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AUTHOR
Simon Cool
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Characterisation of centrifugal spreaders : from collection trays to high speed stereovision
2016
AgrosupEAGEAPSICT1; Presenting Author Jürgen Vangeyte - ILVO, Agricultural Engineering, Belgium Description Precision fertilization requires accurate techniques for determining the spread pattern of centrifugal fertilizer spreaders. Traditionally, the spread pattern was determined by measuring the fertilizer distribution on the ground. Because such measurements are time consuming and complex, a high speed stereovision setup and dedicated image processing algorithms were developed for position and motion estimation of fertilizer grains leaving a centrifugal spreader. The measurements are combined with a ballistic flight model to predict the landing points of the individual grains and the act…
High Speed Stereovision Setup for Position and Motion Estimation of Fertilizer Particles Leaving a Centrifugal Spreader
2014
EA SPE GEAPSI; International audience; A 3D imaging technique using a high speed binocular stereovision system was developed in combination with corresponding image processing algorithms for accurate determination of the parameters of particles leaving the spinning disks of centrifugal fertilizer spreaders. Validation of the stereo-matching algorithm using a virtual 3D stereovision simulator indicated an error of less than 2 pixels for 90% of the particles. The setup was validated using the cylindrical spread pattern of an experimental spreader. A 2D correlation coefficient of 90% and a Relative Error of 27% was found between the experimental results and the (simulated) spread pattern obtai…
Development of a High Irradiance LED Configuration for Small Field of View Motion Estimation of Fertilizer Particles
2015
International audience; Better characterization of the fertilizer spreading process, especially the fertilizer pattern distribution on the ground, requires an accurate measurement of individual particle properties and dynamics. Both 2D and 3D high speed imaging techniques have been developed for this purpose. To maximize the accuracy of the predictions, a specific illumination level is required. This paper describes the development of a high irradiance LED system for high speed motion estimation of fertilizer particles. A spectral sensitivity factor was used to select the optimal LED in relation to the used camera from a range of commercially available high power LEDs. A multiple objective …
Predicting spread patterns of centrifugal fertiliser spreaders
2014
International audience; Nowadays farmers recognize the importance of a correct and precise fertiliser application: non-uniform spread patterns cause extra pressure on the environment and might result in economic losses for the farmer. In Europe most spreading is done by centrifugal fertilizer spreaders but their spreading process is not easy to monitor and to control. To perform a precise fertilising farmers need proper tools to determine and evaluate the spread pattern at farm level. Therefore the Flemish Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO) is exploring and developing a fast and accurate technique for measuring the spread pattern of conventional centrifugal spreaders. …