RESIDUE MONITORING AND RESIDUE-BASED CONTROL

摘要

A computer-implemented method and a control system are described for controlling operations involving residue. The method and system include analyzing residue on an agricultural field. A first image is captured with an image sensor of an area of the field that is ahead of or behind the implement. The first image is analyzed to determine an indicator of residue coverage on the field. A subsequent operation on the field is executed, one or more aspects of which are controlled based upon the determined indicator of residue coverage.

主权项

1. A control system for residue management with an agricultural implement, the control system comprising:
at least one image sensor mounted to the agricultural implement to capture a first image of an area of ground ahead of or behind the agricultural tillage implement; a computing device that determines an indicator of residue coverage on the area of ground; wherein the computing device further determines if the indicator is within a regulatory standard addressing erosion that specifies a target percent coverage; wherein the computing device further determines an effect of an operation on the residue coverage based upon the determined indicator; and wherein the agricultural implement changes one or more aspects of a subsequent or on-the-go ground engaging operation on the area of ground based upon the effect and based upon the determined indicator.