18390367. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATION OF COVER CROP DURATION AND INTEGRATED COVER CROP INDEX (ICCI) simplified abstract (Tata Consultancy Services Limited)
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATION OF COVER CROP DURATION AND INTEGRATED COVER CROP INDEX (ICCI)
Organization Name
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Inventor(s)
JAYANTRAO Mohite of Thane (IN)
SURYAKANT ASHOK Sawant of Pune (IN)
RISHABH Agrawal of Indore (IN)
SRINIVASU Pappula of Hyderabad (IN)
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATION OF COVER CROP DURATION AND INTEGRATED COVER CROP INDEX (ICCI) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18390367 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATION OF COVER CROP DURATION AND INTEGRATED COVER CROP INDEX (ICCI)
The patent application describes a method and system for estimating the duration of cover crops and generating an Integrated Cover Crop Index (ICCI) using a combination of satellite remote sensing data, sensor data, field observations, and phenology-based indicators.
- The main crop is identified and associated time series data is eliminated to prevent false positives.
- The type of cover crop and its exact duration are determined by integrating various data sources.
- Factors such as snow cover and dormant periods are considered in estimating the duration of cover crops.
- The ICCI provides a quantitative measure of cover crop effort and can be used to incentivize farmers practicing sustainable cropping methods.
Potential Applications: - Precision agriculture - Sustainable farming practices - Crop management optimization
Problems Solved: - Difficulty in accurately estimating cover crop duration - Lack of a standardized method for measuring cover crop effort
Benefits: - Improved crop management practices - Enhanced sustainability in agriculture - Incentivizing farmers for sustainable practices
Commercial Applications: Title: "Precision Cover Crop Duration Estimation System for Sustainable Agriculture" This technology can be used by agricultural companies, farm management software developers, and government agencies to promote sustainable farming practices and optimize crop management strategies.
Questions about Cover Crop Duration Estimation: 1. How does the Integrated Cover Crop Index (ICCI) help in quantifying cover crop effort? - The ICCI provides a standardized measure based on various data sources to quantify the effort put into cover crop management.
2. What are the key benefits of accurately estimating cover crop duration? - Accurate estimation of cover crop duration can lead to improved crop management practices, increased sustainability, and better incentives for farmers.
Original Abstract Submitted
Precise estimation of duration of cover crop is a challenge considering multiple factors contributing to the same and complexity involved in capturing them in the estimation process. A method and system for estimation of cover crop duration and generating Integrated Cover Crop Index (ICCI) is disclosed. Firstly, the maincrop is identified and associated time series data is eliminated to avoid false positives. Detection of type of cover crop and its exact duration is derived by integrated use of satellite remote sensing data, sensor data, field observations and phenology based indicators. Duration of cover crop is estimated considering the impact of snow cover, dormant period etc., by integrated use of remote sensing and sensor data along with local domain crop knowledge of the region. The ICCI provides quantitative measure for cover crop effort and can be used for incentivizing farmers following sustainable cropping practices.
