Applied Research Associates, Inc.

Landscan LLC

Darren C Nolet

Stephen P Farrington

Wesley L Bratton

Daniel James Rooney

James D Shinn, Ii

Neal Edward Van Wyck

Maxwell S Farrington

Fiber-optic bundles for infrared spectral analysis of media. The fiber-optic bundles can be used in infrared probes configured to be inserted in media for in-situ characterization of the media. The fiber-optic bundles can include a plurality of optical fibers arranged in a spatial pattern at a sampling end of the bundle to improve a signal of infrared spectral measurements. In-situ probes of the present disclosure can be used for precision farming practices to improve soil health and increase crop yields.

Fiber-optic bundle for in-situ spectral sensor, spectral sensor and method of making and using the same

A tool latching and retrieval system allows the deployment and retrieval of a variety of direct push subsurface characterization tools through an embedded rod string during a single penetration without requiring withdrawal of the string from the ground. This enables the in situ interchange of different tools, as well as the rapid retrieval of soil core samples from multiple depths during a single direct push penetration. The system includes specialized rods that make up the rod string, a tool housing which is integral to the rod string, a lock assembly, and several tools which mate to the lock assembly.

Wireline system for multiple direct push tool usage

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Hartland, VT, United States of America

Darren C Nolet