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Droplet Penetration Model Based on Canopy Porosity for Spraying Applications

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  • Yu Ru

    (College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Chenming Hu

    (College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Xuyang Chen

    (College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Fengbo Yang

    (College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Chao Zhang

    (College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Jianping Li

    (College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Shuping Fang

    (College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

Abstract

Analysing the penetration and droplet deposition characteristics in the canopy of fruit trees is critical for optimising the operational parameters of air-assisted spraying equipment, achieving precise application of chemicals, and improving the effectiveness of fruit tree pest and disease control. We used a mobile LIDAR system to detect the tree canopy characteristics and optical porosity and conduct wind tunnel experiments to investigate the interaction between the tree canopy, the airflow field, and the droplet penetration ratio in the canopy of fruit trees. The results show that the relative wind velocity decreases rapidly during canopy penetration, and that the minimum value occurs at the back of the canopy. The smaller the optical porosity, the greater the reduction in wind velocity is. The quadratic exponential regression model had the highest coefficient of determination (R 2 ) (0.9672) and the lowest root mean square error (RMSE) (5.56%). This paper provides information on optimising the spraying parameters, improving the pesticide utilisation rate, and selecting the optimum spraying conditions and application parameters.

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  • Yu Ru & Chenming Hu & Xuyang Chen & Fengbo Yang & Chao Zhang & Jianping Li & Shuping Fang, 2023. "Droplet Penetration Model Based on Canopy Porosity for Spraying Applications," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:13:y:2023:i:2:p:339-:d:1051747
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    1. Jiaqiang Zheng & Youlin Xu, 2023. "A Review: Development of Plant Protection Methods and Advances in Pesticide Application Technology in Agro-Forestry Production," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-33, November.
    2. Seweryn Lipiński & Piotr Markowski & Zdzisław Kaliniewicz & Piotr Szczyglak, 2025. "Improving Resource Efficiency in Plant Protection by Enhancing Spray Penetration in Crop Canopies Using Air-Assisted Spraying," Resources, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-17, October.

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