Spray Drift Deposition Comparison of Fluorimetry and Analytical Confirmation Techniques.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6456
Abstract: Tracer dyes are often utilized as surrogates to characterize pesticide spray drift and it is assumed that they accurately reflect analytical measurement of active ingredients; however, the validity of this assumption remains inconclusive. Consequently, the… read more here.
Keywords: spray drift; fluorimetry; spray; drift deposition ... See more keywords
Characterization of field-scale spray drift deposition and non-target plant biological sensitivity: A corn herbicide (mesotrione/s-metolochlor) case study.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6950
Abstract: BACKGROUND This work reports a combined, field-scale spray drift deposition and plant bioassay study for a pre-mixture of the herbicides mesotrione and s-metolachlor. Wind direction data and field dimensions were used to evaluate the potential… read more here.
Keywords: spray drift; field; drift deposition; drift ... See more keywords
Assessing the potential spray drift of a six-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle sprayer using a test bench and airborne drift collectors under low wind velocities: impact of atomization characteristics and application parameters.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.8334
Abstract: BACKGROUND The unmanned aerial spraying systems (UASS) have gained widespread use for plant protection in recent years. However, spray drift from UASS is a major concern when controlling weeds over large areas and warrants a… read more here.
Keywords: drift; spray; spray drift; atomization characteristics ... See more keywords
Toxicity of abamectin and difenoconazole mixtures to a Neotropical cladoceran after simulated run-off and spray drift exposure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2017.02.001
Abstract: Aquatic risk assessments of pesticides in tropical countries have often been disputed for being largely based on risk evaluations conducted in temperate regions. Although pesticide sensitivity comparisons between temperate and tropical freshwater organisms have indeed… read more here.
Keywords: risk; neotropical cladoceran; pesticide; toxicity ... See more keywords
Wind tunnel measurements and model predictions for estimating spray drift reduction under field conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2016.08.013
Abstract: A UK scheme to enable the protection of surface water from spray drift allows farmers to reduce the size of a buffer zone according to the drift-reducing capability of the sprayer. Recent changes to UK… read more here.
Keywords: drift; drift reduction; wind tunnel; spray drift ... See more keywords
Positive and negative emissions from cooling towers, part 2: Particulate matter
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DOI: 10.1080/02786826.2024.2439527
Abstract: Abstract Wet cooling towers evaporate water to transfer waste heat to the environment. In the process, they also emit liquid water in the form of spray drift. These emissions dry in the atmosphere to form… read more here.
Keywords: positive negative; cooling towers; negative emissions; spray drift ... See more keywords
Spray Drift from Three Airblast Sprayer Technologies in a Modern Orchard Work Environment.
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxz080
Abstract: Pesticide spray drift represents an important exposure pathway that may cause illness among orchard workers. To strike a balance between improving spray coverage and reducing drift, new sprayer technologies are being marketed for use in… read more here.
Keywords: drift; sprayer technologies; sprayer; spray drift ... See more keywords
Spray Drift Segmentation for Intelligent Spraying System Using 3D Point Cloud Deep Learning Framework
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3192028
Abstract: This study proposes a novel spray drift analysis method, based on 3D deep learning, managing and reducing spray drift using a mobile LiDAR method. LiDAR point clouds were trained to classify and segment spraying forms… read more here.
Keywords: spray drift; system; deep learning; drift ... See more keywords
The Impact of Liquid Properties on Spray Drift from Fixed-Wing Aerial Application Aircraft
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DOI: 10.13031/aea.16230
Abstract: Highlights Small variations in liquid properties can increase the spray volume contained in drift-prone droplets by over 40%. Dynamic surface tension, shear viscosity, and extensional viscosity affect drift by altering droplet size. The degree to… read more here.
Keywords: aerial application; drift; liquid; spray drift ... See more keywords
SPRAY DRIFT AND PEST CONTROL FROM AERIAL APPLICATIONS ON SOYBEANS
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DOI: 10.1590/1809-4430-eng.agric.v37n3p493-501/2017
Abstract: Pesticide drift is an issue in modern farming, mainly for crops under constant spraying as soybeans. This study aimed at assessing drift and pest control for aerial application on soybean crops. Hydraulic nozzles and rotary… read more here.
Keywords: control; control aerial; spray drift; pest control ... See more keywords
Effect of insecticide formulation and adjuvant combination on agricultural spray drift
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7136
Abstract: Loss of crop protection products when agricultural spray applications drift has economic and ecological consequences. Modification of the spray solution through tank additives and product formulation is an important drift reduction strategy that could mitigate… read more here.
Keywords: drift; spray; spray drift; agricultural spray ... See more keywords