GPS Integration into CTF
Project title: Optimising Benefits of GPS Integration into Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) System
Group name: Deguara Harvesting Group, North Eton.
Objectives
- Maximise CTF system by improving haulout (tractor/trailer) operation to ensure trailer unit travels on compacted interspace from immediate point of block entry; and maintains this path until trailer unit exits the block
- A 40m delay occurs between when the tractor enters/exits block and when the trailer unit follows in a straight line; meaning trailer unit is travelling across beds before aligning directly behind the tractor
- Project seeks to design, construct, and trial innovative mechanics allowing the trailer unit to be steered independently of tractor; thereby allowing haulout unit to travel on compacted interspace from immediate point of entry, and maintain this path until point of exit
Skills developed by interacting with those external resources engaged to participate in project activities
Contact person: Gerry Deguara 49541254