Systems and methods for aerial seeding
AssigneeNew Jersey Institute of Technology
InventorChrystoff Camacho
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Abstract
Reforestation capsules composed of biodegradable materials are operable to be used in aerial reforestation operations. Capsules may contain one or more seedlings, compacted fertilizer, soil, and/or nutrients. Capsules include a flight platform component and cone tip component. The capsule structure survives impact and may serve as additional nutrient for the seedling(s). A housing unit sized and configured to contain and dispense capsules can be mounted or otherwise housed in an aircraft to deliver capsules.
Claims20
A reforestation capsule operable to be used in aerial reforestation operations, the capsule comprising a flight platform and a cone tip platform defining, when assembled, an interior chamber sized to contain at least one of a seedling, sapling or seed, the cone tip platform comprising a housing comprising a hollow chamber sized to house at least a portion of the at least one seedling, sapling or seed, a plurality of holes formed in the housing adjacent the hollow chamber, a point formed at a first end of the cone tip platform and a connecting portion formed at a second opposite end for coupling the cone tip platform to the flight platform, the flight platform comprising a housing having a central bore, a plurality of wings extending outwardly from an exterior surface of the housing, and a connecting portion formed at a first end and an opening at a second opposite end.
The method according to claim 20 wherein the selected length of time is from one to five weeks.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.