System for automatic measurement of topsoil layer compaction and its spatial identification within the research area

The article presents the construction of a mobile measurement system enabling the measurement of selected parameters necessary to identify the compaction of the topsoil layer and software capable of collecting, processing and visualizing measured parameters in real time. The measuring system consists of independent systems measuring individual operating parameters, which were: fuel consumption, forces in the tractor three-point linkage system during the operation of the tools, the speed of the aggregate drive, slip of the right and left drive wheels of the tractor. In addition, the system is equipped with a GPS receiver that allows the positioning of the aggregate. The system was functioning correctly within the designated objective function.