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IntelliTech MicrosystemsIncorporated
Copyright 2008 IntelliTech Microsystems, Inc.4931B Telsa Drive, Bowie, MD 20715301-860-0825
Developing The Use of Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles in Precision Agriculture
Steve Fujikawa & Woody RuszalaIntelliTech Microsystems, Inc.
4931B Telsa DriveBowie, MD 20715
IntelliTech MicrosystemsIncorporated
Copyright 2008 IntelliTech Microsystems, Inc.4931B Telsa Drive, Bowie, MD 20715301-860-0825
Charter Small business founded in 2003 specializing in the application of advanced technologies to aircraft, missiles, launch vehicles and spacecraft
People Principals Steve Fujikawa, Farshad Khorrami, Lanny Herron, Dave Yoel
Consultants Dr. George Sebestyen
Experience Manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Vector P fixed wing
TERP Lightweight Military
Autopilot Avionics and Software
Collision Avoidance Systems
Marine Navigation Systems
Long History in Spacecraft and Rockets
Clients DARPA, Naval Research Lab, Orbital Sciences, AFRL, SMDC, Lockheed Martin, Space Dynamics Lab, AeroAstro, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Boeing, Raytheon, Royal Thailand Air Force, Cornell University
Who Is IntelliTech Microsystems, Inc.?
IntelliTech MicrosystemsIncorporated
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Vector-P Autonomous Boat Technology
Sky JumperSatellites and Space Technology
Product Areas
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Hydrology and Remote Sensing Lab (HRSL) in Beltsville, Maryland.
CRADA work being done in association with:
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Concept:1.Take aerial photographs of crops w/ specialized camera.
• Cloudy days okay• No pilot or runway needed
2. Post-process image to calibration data to determine:• Nutrient level in soil• Insect presence• Disease3. Geo-locate areas of need.4. Load data to automated fertilizing machine• Near-pinpoint accuracy
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Vector-P takeoff
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Post-flight Ground station image
Geolocation of Images
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Infrared Aerial image of USDA test crop
A Series of Near Infrared Images are taken in 5-7 micron wavelength.Nitrogen, Chlorophyll, Water, Soil Components have different reflectivities in these wavelengths
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Normalized Difference Vegetation Index
NDVIs are composites of two infrared imagesPlant Stress due to nutrient deficiency, drought, insect infestation are readily identified.
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Benefits:
• reduction in needed fertilizer and fertilizing supplies• increased crop production – esp. high-value crops• reduced environmental impact – esp. Chesapeake Bay
IntelliTech MicrosystemsIncorporated
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For more information:
IMI – Steve Fujikawa or Woody Ruszala 301-860-0825
USDA – Ray Hunt or Dean Hively 301-504-5278 or 301-504-9031