Primitive Geometry Tillage Modeling

Abstract

Tillage practices have a significant effect on soil properties. Understanding the specific effects due to geometric and speed parameters of the tillage implement is the key to selecting a tillage practice that is best for a field. This is the first step of many towards optimizing an efficient tillage implement given initial field conditions and desired final conditions. Simple, small-scale tests were performed on idealized implement geometries as a proof-of-concept for future large-scale tests. The results of these tests are presented here and in-depth analysis will be presented in future work.