Baler Field Mapping Using Moisture and Density Sensor Data

The controller serves multiple functions: it controls the tailgate operation, processes location sensor data, processes parameter sensor data, determines parameter distributions, updates the field map, and provides operational recommendations. By making the controller multi-functional, the system achieves high productivity without adding separate dedicated devices for each function, thus improving baling efficiency while limiting the increase in device complexity.

The field map acts as an intermediary data structure that accumulates and organizes information from location and parameter sensors over time. This intermediary allows the system to process field condition data efficiently and generate operational recommendations without requiring complex real-time processing of all sensor data, thereby improving productivity while managing system complexity.

The system continuously updates the field map during baling operations as location and parameter data become available. This preliminary action of data collection and organization during operation ensures that field condition information is captured and stored before the harvesting season ends, preventing information loss while processing data incrementally rather than requiring complex batch processing.

The field map creates a digital copy or representation of the physical field's crop material distribution and conditions. This digital copy preserves all measured parameters and location data in an accessible format that can be used for analysis and decision-making, preventing information loss while using relatively simple data storage and retrieval mechanisms.