CropSpec
SGIS
TM
On-the-go crop canopy sensor
Professional Agronomy Data Management and Analysis Software
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• Market-leading software for agronomic service providers • Powerful, sophisticated tool for agricultural mapping and crop planning • Imports data from many sources and formats
Real-time integrated crop monitoring and application Reduces time and cost over blanket coverage Compatible with Topcon System 200/250 (X20 Controller)
Delivers insight, control and profitability
Just-in-time crop management
Monitor in-field variability, treat on-the-go, or save data for future analysis and creation of prescription maps. CropSpec™ operates with MapLINK VRC software or any of the X20 application controllers. Based on Topcon’s core competency of optics, CropSpec™ uses pulsing laser diodes for sensing. The sensors mount on the cabin roof out of harm’s way, with less potential for damage to crops or equipment. The sensors measure plant reflectance to determine chlorophyl content, which correlates to nitrogen concentration in the leaf. This non-destructive, non-contact method provides accurate, stable readings and repeatable values. CropSpec™ was developed in cooperation with Yara International, a leading world supplier of nutrients.
Precision from Initial Data Import to Final Analysis
The system helps professionals generate application plans written for specific implement controllers, which maximize yields and minimize appropriate resource use.
Features
Features
• Built on industry-leading ESRI ARC10 GIS components • All data stored in a single geo-database file • SGIS geo-database compatible with all ESRI GIS software products
• Reduce fertilizer costs by applying based only on crop need • Create prescription maps, or prescribe and apply in a single pass
SGIS allows you to layer agronomic data such as yield, soils samples into geo-referenced maps that agronomic professions can use to better understand crop performance and develop sophisticated variable rate prescription plans. SGIS users can more efficiently and effectively offer multi-product and variable-rate plans customized to the grower's conditions and requirements. SGIS software guides your agronomic and economic recommendations - and more profitable crop production decisions.
sensing footprint
sensing footprint
• 24/7 day or night operation • Cab mounted sensors protected and out of harms way • Largest sensor footprint in the industry • Senses a larger percentage of the area to be applied • Provides on-the-go averaging with user-determined target rates
Read and Record Allows the user to collect and store data for offline analysis and creation of prescription maps
• Views crops at a uniform angle to the crop rather than directly above to minimize the effects of shadowing, crop movement, etc.
User Determined Rate Control
Data and Mapping
Real-Time Variable Rate Application
The X20 mapping and logging functions provide a wealth of data for recordkeeping, as-applied maps, future analysis or prescription designs. .
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Three Operation Modes
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Hi/Low basic mode - set high and low points then perform on-the-go application using field averaging.
Subscribe to optional Yara software to process readings and determine optimum fertilizer rates. This system allows the user to perform VRA at the same time nitrogen levels are read, controlling fertilizer output in one pass.
GMS-2
Hand-held GIS Mapping System • Dual-constellation, compact satellite positioning receiver • Integrated digital camera and electronic compass • Internal Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity 50 channel tracking for both GPS+ GLONASS satellites
With the integrated digital camera you can collect images as attributes to GPS locations. Map wet holes, infestations or other items and enter attributes such as notes, dates, types of weed/insects, or intensity.
Making field data come alive
The GMS-2 features an ultra-sharp TFT touch screen, Windows CE® operating system and Bluetooth®. Provides meter-level GIS mapping applications, or single frequency carrier tracking for high-accuracy static positioning. With Windows CE®, the GMS-2 can run software such as Topcon TopPAD software for advanced GIS data collection and maintenance. The GMS-2 can be used as a stand alone GIS receiver, or as part of an integrated survey system. www.topconpa.com
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