Aircraft Drift Control

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Aircraft Drift Control
ftp.uaex.edu
Dennis R. Gardisser
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Major Issues With Ag Aviation

• Droplet size
• Aerodynamic droplet lifting propwash, vortices,
  ground effects, obstructions
• Positive boom shut off
• Operator skill and operating techniques

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Cutting Droplet Size in Half
Results in Eight Times the Number of Droplets

500 Microns
250 Microns
2 more droplets fill in the sphere
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0.125 Orifice,300 Deflector
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00 deflector, 40psi
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Drop Boom Concept
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Flow Sensor
Flow Controller
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Straight stream nozzles
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Electrostatics on Aircraft
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Ayres 660 Thrush
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