Remote Sensing Agrochemical Application for Insect Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for assessing insect activity and applying agrochemicals in agricultural areas are inefficient, often requiring substantial time and effort, and may result in unnecessary applications due to lack of knowledge about insect presence, leading to potential ecological issues.
Innovation Solution
A method involving remote sensing surveys to generate data on insect presence within or adjacent to agricultural areas, allowing for analysis to determine optimal times and locations for applying agrochemicals, which can include insect repellents or attractants to manage bee activity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If an observer physically traverses through the agricultural area to assess insect activity, then information about insect presence is obtained, but substantial time and effort are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical traversal with an optical remote sensing system. Sensors mounted on aircraft or satellites capture images of the agricultural area, eliminating the need for observers to physically travel through the area while still obtaining information about insect presence and activity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces remote sensing technology as an intermediary between the observer and the agricultural area. Instead of direct observation requiring physical presence, the intermediary system captures and transmits data about insect activity from a distance, resolving the contradiction between information acquisition and time consumption.
2Loss of time
If agrochemicals are applied without gathering information about insect presence, then application time is reduced, but unnecessary applications occur leading to ecological problems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs remote sensing surveys and analyzes insect presence information before making agrochemical application decisions. This preliminary action of gathering data in advance allows for informed decisions that avoid unnecessary applications and their associated ecological harm, while the overall process remains efficient.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes a feedback loop where remote sensing data about insect presence is continuously monitored and used to guide agrochemical application decisions. This feedback mechanism ensures chemicals are applied only when and where needed, preventing unnecessary applications and reducing ecological impact.
3Manufacturing precision
If remote sensing surveys are performed to detect insect presence, then agrochemical application precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs remote sensing systems with multi-functional capabilities that can detect various types of insects, monitor plant health, and provide spatial information for precise agrochemical application. By using a universal system that performs multiple functions, the patent achieves high application precision without proportionally increasing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to a method for applying an agrochemical to an agricultural area of interest based on information generated from a remote sensing survey. A remote sensing survey is performed within or adjacent to the agricultural area of interest wherein the survey generates remotely sensed data. The remotely sensed data can be analyzed and/or interpreted to determine whether to apply an agrochemical based on an insect presence within or adjacent to the agricultural area of interest.