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Abstract
In windrow composting, the most common method of commercial composting, heaps of bio-waste are turned periodically with compost turners to ensure aeration. Operating compost turners is a tedious task, and it is therefore often difficult for plant operators to find personnel. This problem could be solved with the help of self-driving compost turners. This paper presents a concept for a navigation module of an autonomous compost turner. It analyses the process of windrow composting, derives requirements for an autonomous system and presents an overview of a system design for tracked compost turners. Furthermore, it presents results of a conceptual pre-study which tested a series of navigation sensors in the environment of a composting plant. For the evaluation of the achievable accuracies, a reference trajectory was measured with robotic total stations. The tested navigation sensors are evaluated with regard to their suitability to be used for autonomous compost turners.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2020 European Navigation Conference, ENC 2020 |
Editors | Galina Lange |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783944976273 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 Nov 2020 |
Event | 2020 European Navigation Conference - Virtuell, Dresden, Germany Duration: 23 Nov 2020 → 24 Nov 2020 |
Publication series
Name | 2020 European Navigation Conference, ENC 2020 |
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Conference
Conference | 2020 European Navigation Conference |
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Abbreviated title | ENC 2020 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Virtuell, Dresden |
Period | 23/11/20 → 24/11/20 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Optimization
- Aerospace Engineering
- Signal Processing
- Instrumentation
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Automotive Engineering
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2020 European Navigation Conference
Eva Maria Reitbauer (Participant) & Christoph Schmied (Participant)
23 Nov 2020 → 24 Nov 2020Activity: Participation in or organisation of › Conference or symposium (Participation in/Organisation of)
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Autonomous Navigation Module for Tracked Compost Turners
Eva Maria Reitbauer (Speaker)
24 Nov 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at conference or symposium › Science to science