SENSOR AND METHOD OF DETECTING THE CONDITION OF A TURF GRASS
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Jul 26, 2012
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Feb 23, 2012
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Aug 1, 2003
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A method of detecting the condition of a turf grass is described. According to one aspect of the invention, the method comprises steps of attaching an active sensor to a mower; traversing a section of turf grass; and processing the output of the sensor. A device for detecting the condition of turf grass is also disclosed. The device comprises an array of illuminating devices generating a pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device receiving a pattern of reflected light which is coincident with the pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device adapted to detect stray light from the may of illuminating devices; and a feedback loop controlling the array of illuminating devices. A system employing the device is also disclosed.
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