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IP0073 - Automating Salt Application Rates using On-Board Sensors for Spreading Control

Richard (Mark) DEVRIES , Bert MURILLO , Wilf NIXON

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In this paper we will discuss a new concept called Dynamic Spreading. What is dynamic spreading? It is when data obtained from sensors mounted on a plow truck and integrated into a computerized spreader controller are used to control the application rate of salt or other materials from that plow truck, with adjustments in application rate being made in real time. We will discuss what parameters in [...]