The Uses of Laser Based Technologies in Today’s Agriculture

By: Clint MackSoil 4213

Overview Mechanics of a typical laserLaser Control Systems

Land management practices Mapping Surveying Land leveling and Drainage

Conclusion

What makes laser guidance systems a useful tool

cuts cost savings across all stages of the earthworks processdigital data transfer to the machine for guidance to blade controlless errorsless material waste

Mechanics of a typical laserRuby rod positioned in the center of the laser Light shines through the rodReflects off of mirrors Light travels back through the ruby rod and passes through a partially silvered mirror

Laser Control SystemsDepth guides

Increases accuracy and productivityHelps complete jobs with less timeRework to the job is not necessary

                                                                 

Laser Control SystemsMapping and Surveying

Links to GPS

Allows the operator to make accurate maps of topography and elevation

Laser Control SystemsMapping and Surveying

Records XY positions using the laser differential GPS Links to elevation positionA rotating laser to make an accurate map to topography or elevation

Laser Control Systems Land Management PracticesDrainage tiling

The laser guidance system allows the operator to accurately install drainage tiling to the correct slope

Laser Control SystemsLand leveling and Drainage

Guides the blade to the correct depth slope and grade. Ideal for

Planning a surface Building terraces

Ideal for drainage ditches

Laser Control Systems

Land leveling and DrainageLaser based system allows the operator to accurately create a ditch with the correct slope to avoid future excavation

•Clean out existing open ditches up to 6 feet deep

•Laser grade control and accuracy

Laser Control SystemsPros and Cons

Helps control the depth and many operator functionsMake earth excavating a easier task

Saves time and money

Less errorsDealing with Controlling the operators equipment

Just because there is laser guidance doesn’t mean there is no operator errorSystems are rather expensive

Control systems $9000 +

Conclusion The invention of the laser was thought to be merely an interesting scientific oddity with no practical use. Important uses have been found for lasers, and their usefulness in many aspects of modern life continues to grow. Many other of its uses includes industrial cutting and welding, medical treatment, communications, pollution monitoring and nuclear fusion research.

ReferencesLiebrecht Side-Arm Ditcherhttp://www.farmdrainage.com/sarm.htmlLasers

http://www.eng.iastate.edu/explorer/topics/laser/lsrwork.htmTrimblehttp://www.mightygps.comMCE Laser http://www.mcelasers.com.au/about_lasers.htm