On October 30, 2019, the UAS Team visited the KARE Center in order to obtain more data samples. The trip was a success as the team personally dug up root samples and took part in counting the amount of infected nematodes in samples offered at the KARE Center. The drone was not flown in this trip as we focus on root sampling and nematode count. By doing ground testing, we are able to verify if a tree is infected which we will correlate the data with our thermal images taken of the same canopies, eventually leading to an easier form of detection. The UAS team is eager to seek more data gathering which will push the project even further.
UAS Team Member cutting roots to 1 cm or less for weighing the root samples.
The misting chamber where data analysis occurs.
Washing roots to clean off all the soil and prepare them for the misting chamber.
UAS Team Member is seen preparing to put roots into the misting chamber for nematode counting.
Team member is seen collecting roots from the nematode contaminated walnut trees.
