The image below shows an alternate design considered for the external mechanisms where a spraying nozzle was used instead of dripping. Ultimately we decided to pivot away from this idea because when testing we found dripping to be more effective.
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Autonomous Nitrate Monitoring in Cornstalks
The image below shows an alternate design considered for the external mechanisms where a spraying nozzle was used instead of dripping. Ultimately we decided to pivot away from this idea because when testing we found dripping to be more effective.