Abstract: A crop prediction system performs various machine learning operations to predict crop production and to identify a set of farming operations that, if performed, optimize crop production. The crop prediction system uses crop prediction models trained using various machine learning operations based on geographic and agronomic information. Responsive to receiving a request from a grower, the crop prediction system can access information representation of a portion of land corresponding to the request, such as the location of the land and corresponding weather conditions and soil composition. The crop prediction system applies one or more crop prediction models to the access information to predict a crop production and identify an optimized set of farming operations for the grower to perform.

Abstract: An infant bather includes a base and a cradle. The cradle is mounted with the base. The base includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the base is connected to at least one engagement member that is adapted to engage a support surface, such as an edge or bottom of a sink or the edge or bottom of a bath tub. The second surface of the base further defines a cradle interface, which defines a vertical axis that may extend substantially perpendicular to the base second surface. The cradle also defines a cradle first surface and a cradle second surface. The cradle second surface is configured to support an infant in a reclined position. The cradle first surface includes a base interface that is engageable with the cradle interface of the base.

Abstract: A combination drinking cup and snack container includes a first body having a first cavity sized to hold liquid, and a second body coupled to the first body, the second body having a second cavity sized to hold food items. The combination drinking cup and snack container also includes a lid coupled to the second body, the lid having at least one flexible member that inhibits food items from spilling out of the second body.

Abstract: A snack container for holding food items. The container includes a main body and a lid coupled to the main body. The lid includes a first section having an interior rim defining an opening. The lid further includes a second section coupled to both the main body and the first section. The second section is affixed to the main body along a first portion of the second section and not affixed to the main body along a second portion of the second section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the motion of a cable-driven autonomous moored profiler. The profiler includes one or more buoyant members for buoying the profiler in the fluid, a winch, and a feedback controller for controlling the winch. The winch includes a spool, a device providing for varying rates of turning of the spool, and a flexible cable for winding onto and unwinding from the spool. A first end of the cable is carried by the profiler. The controller monitors an indication of the tension in the cable and controls the device in response thereto.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the motion of a cable-driven autonomous moored profiler. The profiler includes one or more buoyant members for buoying the profiler in the fluid, a winch, and a feedback controller for controlling the winch. The winch includes a spool, a device providing for varying rates of turning of the spool, and a flexible cable for winding onto and unwinding from the spool. A first end of the cable is carried by the profiler. The controller monitors an indication of the tension in the cable and controls the device in response thereto.

Abstract: An absorption meter determines concentration of chlorophyll a and pheophytin in liquids. Particularly, an immersible absorption meter has a light source, a reflective flow tube, a signal detector, and means for determining the difference between the absorption coefficients at a first wavelength and a second wavelength. The light source may further include a plurality of filters and a selector that selects the filters. The concentration of substances in liquids is determined by measuring the absorption of light at a first wavelength and at a second wavelength, determining the difference between the absorption coefficients for the first and second wavelengths, and converting this data into concentrations.