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Technology for Mechanical Treatments and Precision IVM
Bob RummerUSFS ResearchAuburn, Alabama
Steve TaylorBiosystems Engineering DeptAuburn University
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Outline Engineering Approach Precision forestry management Precision chemical applications Grubbing Mastication Biomass Recovery
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Engineering Problem-solving
Define the problem
Functional Requirements
State-of-the-art
Develop Alternatives
Select Optimum
Prototype and trial
Evaluate Results
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Invasive Species Plants that we don’t want Where we don’t want them Because something …
Locate the target plants Kill the vegetation Modify conditions
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State-of-the-art: Precision AgPhosphorous
Site-specific application of field operations to improve efficacy, yield, and economic performance.
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Commercial GPS-Commercial GPS-based mapping based mapping
of site of site preparationpreparation
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Precision Forestry Site-specific operational planning Performance monitoring of equipment As-treated records Harvest records Transportation logistics
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WIMS Location Assessment Treatment
www.tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/wims.html
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USFS San Dimas Tech Center Mobile platform Visual Plant ID Guide GPS-enabled Digital camera for confirmation or record
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SmartPack BackPack
SmartPack
Woodlands Specialists has applied for a patent on the SmartPack.
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SmartPack Tracks as-applied Tracks labor inputs to
operation Provides real-time
feedback on rate Identifies double-spray,
skips, product dumping
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Precision Application of Herbicides and Precision Application of Herbicides and FertilizersFertilizers
Woodlands Specialists, Inc. developed the WS Sprayer for herbicide and fertilizer application.
Machine began work in 2000.
Woodlands Specialists, Inc. developed the WS Sprayer for herbicide and fertilizer application.
Machine began work in 2000.
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WS Sprayer – banded spraying configurationWS Sprayer – banded spraying configuration
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WS Sprayer Variable rate injection pumps deliver chemicals
to nozzles Chemicals are not tank mixed Up to 6 injection pumps can be used
Chemicals injected in their original condition No measuring or mixing of chemicals No tank mix solution to dispose of at completion of
job
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WS Sprayer Control system monitors navigation and chemical injection
GPS determines machine speed and location Controller monitors water flow rate, chemical
application rate Controller determines how much chemical to inject
Control system provides a field computer for the sprayer operator Map display and light bar used for guidance Maps can be downloaded to field computer to help
operator “As-applied” maps can be downloaded for import to GIS
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Precision application Pre-plant:
Banded spraying Variable-rate technology Marks location of trees
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Broadcast
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Aerial Application Ability to exclude
blocks Improve track
spacing Irregular block
configurations
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Grubbing Weed Wrench
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Grubbing
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The BOSS Tree Extractor 60-ft swath, single-pass Zero-tail-swing machine 12-15 ac/day in PJ $80-115/acre
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Mastication Primary purpose Wide application Variety of eqpt.
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Mastication
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Mastication Vegetation mgmt
outcome Likely be combined
with other treatment Effect of mastication
on invasives
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Biomass Utilization Nat’l goals Ability to use any
form of material Invasives
opportunity or threat?
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Biomass Recovery
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Transport and Conversion
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Summary New tools for treating vegetation Precision forestry applications are a critical
component in IVM Forest health and restoration treatments are
both an opportunity and a challenge for invasives management