| Affiliations: | STEM Research Leadership |
| Project Leader: | Ubaldo Torres
ubaldotorres@tamu.edu Soil and Crop Sciences |
| Faculty Mentor: | Muthukumar Bagavathiannan, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA |
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Team Size:
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3
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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You will learn how to conduct drone sprayer research trials, learn about drone sprayer operations, spray solution analysis, weed control tactics in turf, weed identification, and operate various equipment (RTK-GPS, spectrometer, multispectral sensor).
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Team Needs:
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We are looking for team members who can commit to at least one full day each week, or the majority of a day, particularly mid-morning through early-afternoon. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Must be comfortable spending extended periods of time outdoors in turf fields and engaging in light to occasionally moderate physical activity. |
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Description:
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This project investigates the use of a Remotely Piloted Aerial Application System (RPAAS) aka drone sprayer, for site-specific treatment of problematic weeds in turf grass systems (athletic fields and golf courses). The data collected will help determine the optimal spray parameters to effectively target weeds and reduce the use of herbicides by delivering the spray solution directly to the target rather than spraying the entire field. The aim is to integrate novel spray technologies into turf weed management to increase sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. |