Development of combine harvester with yield monitoring function, 1: Basic design of the yield monitoring system and continuous measurement of yield and moisture
2007
Makino, E.(Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Inst., Saitama (Japan)) | Sugiyama, T. | Ichikawa, T. | Hamada, K. | Kawanaka, M.
We developed a combine harvester capable of measuring, displaying and recording yield and moisture while harvesting. These measurements can then be used to prepare a yield map after harvesting. The prototype combine harvester is a head-feeding type and consists of components for measuring the mass, moisture, and location of the grain being harvested, as well as a control and display device. The mass-measurement device measures grain mass in the tank using a load cell and an inclination sensor. The moisture-measurement device is an electrical-resistance moisture meter that can measure the moisture content of two or more grains simultaneously.
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