It’s a breeze
Nov 19, 2021
3 minutes
Frank Berning
standout feature of an Amazone spreader fitted with WindControl is the extendable mast on the righthand side of the hopper. Sited at the top is an anemometer, which sits at least 40cm above the cab. Sourced from the marine industry, this measures the wind speed and direction using ultrasound, so there are no rotating or moving parts to fret about.
These measurements are processed to correct the drop point of the fertiliser as well as the disc speed. As an example, the
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