Devices, systems, and methods for agrochemical detection and agrochemical compositions
AssigneeSpogen Biotech Inc.
InventorBrian M. Thompson
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Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods for detecting agrochemicals in environments associated with agricultural equipment are described. Certain agrochemicals that are formulated for being detected using the systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein are also described. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein are generally configured to use spectral characteristics to detect agrochemicals in an environment associated with agricultural equipment. The spectral characteristics can be analyzed in various ways to provide different types of information about the agrochemicals and/or the environment.
Claims19
An attachment for agricultural spray equipment, the attachment comprising:
- a conduit for containing an agrochemical containing fluid;
- at least one window formed in the conduit, the at least one window configured to transmit electromagnetic radiation through the window;
- a connector configured for attaching the conduit to at least one of an in-line filter and a spray boom;
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- a detector for detecting electromagnetic radiation transmitted through the window associated with the agrochemical containing fluid, the detector configured to provide a quantitative measurement of the detected electromagnetic radiation as a function of wavelength over a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, the detector being configured to detect the agrochemical based on the quantitative measurement of the detected electromagnetic radiation as a function of wavelength over the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is transmitted through the window, and
- further comprising a mount for mounting the attachment on an agricultural vehicle, the mount being constructed to have:
- the ability to form a mechanical interface with a corresponding part of the agricultural spray equipment on which the attachment is to be mounted;
- resistance to water;
- resistance to heat;
- and/or chemical resistance to one or more agrochemicals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.