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Ecological aerosol curtains for plant protection

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Ecological aerosol curtains for plant protection

Instead of regular smoke, it is suggested to usecontrolled natural aerosols, consisting mainly of microdroplets of water, water vapor, natural mineral particles and biologically safe components.

This system performs several functions at once:

reduces heat loss at night;

reduces solar radiation during the day;

reduces evaporation;

protects young plants;

increases air humidity;

serves as a carrier of beneficial microorganisms (if necessary).

DREVO Frost Shield (winter)

The main task

Create a light aerosol curtain over plantings during radiation frosts.

Proposed composition

Base

water vapor;

microdroplets of water (5–30 µm).

Mineral fraction

natural kaolin;

bentonite;

very fine limestone powder (food grade);

diatomite.

Biological additives

wood extracts;

humic substances (in small concentrations);

Natural polysaccharides to stabilize the aerosol.

Effect

reduction of thermal radiation of plants;

slow cooling;

increase in humidity;

reduction of frost formation;

reduction of temperature fluctuations.

DREVO Summer Shield (summer)

The main task is to reduce solar load.

Base

cold water fog;

ultra-fine droplets;

natural ventilation.

Mineral suspension

Very low concentrations:

kaolin;

bentonite;

diatomite;

cellulose microparticles.

After settling, such materials can even reduce sunburn on leaves and fruits. In horticulture, kaolin suspensions are already used as a protective coating.

Possible natural colors

If a visual effect is needed for system control or special demonstrations, it is safer to use natural colors rather than pyrotechnic dyes.

ColorPossible source
Whitewater mist, kaolin, limestone
Light beigebentonite
Light graydiatomite
Light brownhumic substances (very low concentration)
Bluishthe effect of light scattering in a fine water mist

Bright red, green, blue or yellow smoke is not recommended for use in fields and forests due to the need to use dyes that can pollute the environment.

Additional functions

The following can be introduced into the aerosol:

beneficial microorganisms;

mycorrhizal spores;

biological fungicides;

safe microelements;

pheromones for pest monitoring;

natural repellents.

This turns the system not only into a means of climate protection, but also into a tool for biological support of plants.

DREVO Smart Climate Cloud

The intelligent system automatically selects the operating mode.

Night mode

minimum density aerosol;

heat retention;

frost protection.

Daytime routine

cooling water mist;

reduction of solar radiation;

reduction of evaporation;

protection of young plants.

Dry conditions

increasing air humidity;

minimizing water consumption;

local cooling.

Emergency mode

enhanced protection of young plantings at extreme temperatures.

Aerosol sources

Instead of fires the following can be used:

mobile aerosol guns;

cold fog generators;

steam generators;

fans with spray system;

drones;

autonomous robotic platforms DREVO;

stationary towers along gardens and forest belts.

The main principle

The future of plant protection isn't smoke from campfires, but intelligent, eco-friendly aerosol clouds that simultaneously protect plants, save water, and don't pollute the environment.

WOOD Summer Shield