Irrigation Design System Using Geo-Imaging for Field Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Designing and installing field irrigation systems is a time-consuming and inaccurate process, leading to initial parts orders and pricing being broad estimates that require later adjustments, resulting in increased costs and delays due to the lack of customization to the specific field details.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses geo-imaging services and computer-aided design (CAD) tools to accurately design and calculate the necessary components of an irrigation system, including determining the most advantageous irrigation system for a given field, configuring field layout configurations, defining field boundaries, and calculating a complete bill of materials and customer pricing, allowing for precise customization and on-site verification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If approximate field measurements are made on-site and used to calculate design and prepare quote, then the initial parts orders and pricing can be prepared quickly, but the design accuracy and customization to specific field details deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary field measurements and creates accurate digital representations of field boundaries, features, and conditions before the quoting process begins. This preliminary action enables precise design calculations to be performed upfront, eliminating the need for later adjustments while maintaining quick quote preparation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a digital copy or representation of the physical field using geo-imaging services and GPS technology. This digital model captures accurate field boundaries, features, and conditions, allowing the design process to work with precise digital data rather than approximate manual measurements, thereby improving both accuracy and efficiency.
2Loss of time
If the irrigation system design is not customized to the irrigated field until components are delivered, then the initial parts orders can be placed quickly, but the design accuracy and field-specific customization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary customization of the irrigation design to match the specific field characteristics before components are ordered. By using the digital field model to configure the irrigation system design upfront, the system enables accurate field-specific customization while maintaining quick parts ordering, eliminating the need for post-delivery adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates field-specific data and conditions into the design process through continuous feedback loops. The digital model of the field provides real-time information about boundaries, features, and conditions, allowing the design to be automatically adjusted and optimized for the specific field before components are ordered, ensuring both speed and customization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If new field irrigation systems are customized on-site, then the system can be adapted to field conditions, but significant costs and delays are incurred
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs all necessary customization in advance using the digital field model before the irrigation system is installed on-site. By configuring the design to match specific field conditions upfront, the system eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site customization while maintaining full adaptability to field requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the digital copy of the field to perform all customization work before installation. The digital model contains all necessary information about field boundaries, features, and conditions, allowing complete virtual customization that eliminates the need for physical on-site adjustments, thereby reducing both costs and delays.
4Productivity
If broad estimate pricing is used for initial parts orders, then the quoting process can be completed quickly, but later Dealer calculations and field measurements are required resulting in increased costs
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a digital copy of the field with accurate measurements and specifications to generate precise pricing and parts calculations from the beginning. This digital representation enables the system to produce accurate quotes quickly without relying on broad estimates, eliminating the need for later recalculation and preventing cost increases.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates real-time feedback from the digital field model into the pricing and parts calculation process. By continuously referencing accurate field data during quote generation, the system ensures that pricing is both fast and precise, eliminating the need for later adjustments and preventing cost overruns.
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AI summary
The present invention provides an improved system and method for designing an irrigation system for a selected field. According to a preferred embodiment, the system and method of the present invention calculates a complete bill of materials, customer pricing, design requirements and dimensions for a field irrigation system for a given irrigated field.