Efficient Use of Speed Sprayer Technology
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Orchard Information |
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| tree height (ft) | |
canopy drip line (tree radius, ft) |
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| lower canopy distance from ground (ft) | |
tree spacing (ft) |
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| drive row spacing (ft) | |
Tractor/Sprayer Information |
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| fan (cfm, sm PTO @35,000; lrg engine @60,000) | |
| tractor speed (mph) | |
fan height from ground (ft) |
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| ducting angle | |
| time to turn (seconds) | |
| drive row length (ft) |
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| orchard side (=orchard width, ft) |
Effect of Tractor Speed on Air Displacement
Effect of Tractor Speed on Time to Spray an Acre
End Calculations