Earth Scout Gbc

Earthscout LLC

Troy Schmidtke

Michael Immer

Dipesh Karki

Jerry Thompson

Christopher Burg

David Mulla

Peder Lindberg

Oleg Myslov

Subigya Shakya

Mitra Sangroula

A containment housing contains environment probes and a data transmit module below grade of a field. A breakaway antenna assembly couples to the data module and transmits data from the sensors real time. The breakaway antenna includes a 360-degree hinge and is self-righting, thereby allowing farm implements to move past the antenna without breaking antenna.

Underground telemetry device

A method for continuous real time monitoring of a crop growth including the use of a telescoping sensor mount capable of systematically extending a sensor above a crop growth canopy. The method includes determining a value associated with soil saturation, soil nitrogen mineralization, and growing degree units. These values are made available to the user real time. The telescoping sensor mount of the invention includes a foldaway tripod support system and is further capable of being powered with solar energy.

Plant growth platform

Underground sensor mount and telemetry device

A telescoping sensor mount capable of systematically extending a sensor above a crop growth canopy. The telescoping sensor mount of the invention includes a foldaway tripod support system and is further capable of being powered with solar energy. The sensor mount and support are capable of extension and retraction and provide a solid base support for the sensors.

Telescoping light sensor mount above growth canopy

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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Troy Schmidtke