PAT 203 Intro to Variable Rates

Students will learn about the components of Variable Rate (VR) application systems. They will study the principles of VR application equipment and the economic and environmental impact of variable rate applications. Students will study VR sensor-based controllers for fertilizer and chemical applications and the use of soil maps, yield maps and GPS/GIS for map-based VR applications of granular and liquid fertilizers and chemicals.

Credits

3

Distribution

Agriculture & Transportation Technology

Offered

Spring Semester