Precision Agriculture
Glossary
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TERRAIN COMPENSATION. An add-on feature for auto-guidance systems that corrects position errors that may occur when equipment travels over rolling terrain. Roll, pitch, and yaw are commonly referred to when discussing terrain compensation. Roll refers to the change in elevation between the left and right sides of the vehicle; pitch refers to the change in elevation between the front and rear of the vehicle; and yaw refers to any sliding or turning motion of the vehicle to the left or right.
THERMAL INFRARED (TIR). Shown in gray tones to illustrate temperature. It measures radiation from the plant and soil surface.
