DPT 201 Guidance Steering and Variable Rate

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.

Credits

3

Distribution

Agriculture & Transportation Technology

Offered

Spring Semester