Guidance, Steering Variable Rate (FPWR 201)
Term: 2016-2017 Spring Semester
Description
This course expands many of the concepts, theories and practices
utilized in maintaining, diagnosing and operating GPS/GIS
equipment and software necessary for variable rate, site specific
application of product, as well as auto steer capabilities of
equipment. Mechanical/electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting
practices will be developed and the repair of harnesses and
components will be explored. Students will also utilize mapping
and data collection activities to develop prescriptions for product
application. The understanding of the link between software
utilization and map/prescription deviation will be a fundamental
element of the software/prescription diagnostics portion of this
class. Students will be directly involved in seeding and fertilizer
applications to the MTI Land Lab by researching, developing and
implementing the variable rate prescriptions that will be utilized
during the spring seeding operation.