auto guidance and precision farming
DESCRIPTION
The OmniSTAR services are used with a wide range of GNSS precision farming and auto guidance systems to provide high accuracy positioning and navigation. These systems are widely used for the precision guidance of tractors with implements, seed drills, spreaders, sprayers, combine harvesters. The systems provide efficient use of machine time, fertilizers, chemicals and seeding.TRANSCRIPT
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OmniSTAR, part of the Fugro Group, provides real-time GPS and
GLONASS correction services on a worldwide basis. GPS and
GLONASS are both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
having constellations of satellites orbiting the earth. The OmniSTAR
services are used with a wide range of GNSS precision farming
and auto guidance systems to provide high accuracy positioning
and navigation. These systems are widely used for the precision
guidance of tractors with implements, seed drills, spreaders,
sprayers, combine harvesters. The systems provide efficient use of
machine time, fertilizers, chemicals and seeding.
The OmniSTAR services are brought to you by either geo-stationary
satellite or wireless networks. OmniSTAR services are monitored
and controlled 24/7 with free multi-lingual Help Desk Support. The
latest developments are that these real-time corrections are now
also being delivered in parallel by optional wireless backup services
on the ground in cases where line of sight to Fugro’s geo-stationary
satellites is blocked. In addition the new G2 (GPS and GLONASS)
correction service using the higher number of 'observables' will
increase service availability and robustness in more challenging
conditions e.g. near tree lines, buildings and in valleys.
Why Choose OmniSTAR?
High Centimetre Accuracy and Repeatability•
Reliable Real Time Positioning•
Worldwide Coverage•
Customer Base Stations Not Required•
Supported by Major GPS Suppliers•
24/7 Helpdesk Support•
Auto Guidance and Precision Farming
For Machine Guidance applications high accuracy GNSS solutions
enable accurate steering and automatic guidance. This reduces
fuel used, reduces working hours and optimizes fieldwork without
leaving gaps or overlaps.
In Soil Sampling high accuracy GNSS solutions enable the exact
locating and recording of soil samples. The results of these tests
can then be used to produce high accurate profile maps. These
then illustrate a clear analysis of varying soil types and nutrient
status over the recorded area, aiding soil management and
optimizing yield potential.
In Tillage high accuracy GNSS solutions allow tillage depth to be
varied according to soil profile or compaction status. Using high
accuracy GNSS guidance systems helps minimize gaps and
overlaps and increases working depths. Auto guidance systems
allow for more machine operating hours whilst reducing operator
fatigue.
Machine Guidance
Soil Sampling
Tillage
OmniSTAR GNSS services support the following Agricultural applications best:
Field Mapping, Yield Monitoring, Soil Sampling, Cultivations, Precision Farming,
Seed Drilling, Harvesting, Auto Guidance/Auto Steering, Automatic Planting, Spraying, Fertilizing,
Variable Rate Applications, Bed Forming and more...
High accuracy GNSS solutions enable a Variable Rate Application
of seeding, chemicals, fertilizer and lime. This reduces input cost
and minimizes environmental impact. Through the automatic
control of sprayers and fertilizer applicators the precision farmer
can vary the amount of pesticide or nutrient applied on the move.
Regulating the dose according to weed populations, disease
levels and/or pest infestation reduces environmental impact and
lowers input costs.
In Seed Drilling high accuracy GNSS solutions enable rate variation
when soil characteristics or environmental factors vary. This allows
the farmer to optimize plant populations by regulating drilling
rate and depth, helping to maximize cropping potential on a site-
specific basis. Also reducing overlap and ensuring that the tram-
lines are in exactly the same place.
In Harvesting high accuracy GNSS guidance systems combined
with yield monitoring allow the farmer to map yields on a desig-
nated area-by-area basis. Yield monitoring allows the farmer to
identify variations and anomalies in his field based on detailed
maps. This information can be used to analyse yield fluctuations
and implement site specific solutions.
Variable Rate Applications
Seed Drilling
Harvesting and Yield Monitoring
OmniSTAR DGNSS for Agriculture
More information available at WWW.OMNISTAR.NL OSBV January 2011
OmniSTAR B.V.P.O. Box 113 - 2260 AC Leidschendam
The Netherlands
Phone : +31 (0) 70 317 0900
Fax : +31 (0) 70 317 0919
Email : [email protected]
SYSTEM CERTIFICATION O
HSAS 18001
The following table shows which OmniSTAR GNSS service suits the Agricultural application best:
* ideal conditions
Agricultural Application OmniSTAR VBS< 25 cm pass to pass
OmniSTAR XP< 7.5 cm pass to pass
OmniSTAR G2< 7.5 cm pass to pass
OmniSTAR HP< 5 cm pass to pass
Auto Guidance Crop Spraying Soil Sampling Variable Rate Fertilizer Spreading Tillage Harvesting and Yield Mapping Seed Drilling Bed Forming *
Selective Weeding