General Concepts
Tractor Hitching, Traction, And Testing
Tractors frequently serve as the power source for field machines. A hitch connects the implement to the tractor.…
August 28, 2021 · Boomi NathanAuthor: Boomi Nathan
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General Concepts
Map coordination
The data inputs to a FIS can be in a variety of formats. Manual soil samples are taken…
August 28, 2021 · Boomi NathanGeneral Concepts
Geospacial Information System
As used in SSCM, a geospacial information system, or GIS, is a computer-based system for storing, analyzing, and…
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Global Positioning System
Development of the global positioning system, or GPS, began in 1973 under the leadership of Colonel Bradford Parkinson…
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Precision Agriculture
Sensors A sensor is a device used to measure some quantity of interest and produce a signal (usually…
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Motor Nameplate Information
Design and rating standards developed by the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) permit the comparison of motors from…
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Dual-Voltage Motors
Many motors are designed to be operated at either of two different voltages. For example, the three-phase motors…
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Three-Phase Induction Motors
Single-phase motors become impractical in sizes much above 7.5 kW (10 hp) and, for larger power requirements, three-phase…
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Repulsion-start, induction-run motors
A repulsion-start, induction-run motor is illustrated schematically in Figure 3.8. Unlike the previous induction motors, the repulsion-start motor…
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Two-value-capacitor, induction-run motors
A schematic diagram of a two-value-capacitor, induction-run motor (also called a capacitor-start, capacitor-run motor) is shown in Figure…
August 28, 2021 · Boomi Nathan