Overview of Bloomfield Devices

Introduction to Bloomfield Devices

Bloomfield utilizes a number of devices—the Flash camera, the Diaspora dedicated uploader, and the Smasher data processing server—in order to collect and deliver precision agricultural data. Each device is outlined below.

Flash

Flash is a high-resolution stereo camera system designed for ground-level imaging in agricultural environments. Mounted on moving vehicles, it captures detailed images of the entire plant: enabling precise, season-long assessments of plant health and performance.

Equipped with active LEDs, Flash operates effectively in variable lighting conditions. The active lighting allows the use of a smaller aperture, resulting in a depth of field where multiple features remain crisp with minimized motion blur. Image and GPS data synchronize with each rapid LED flash, ensuring consistent imagery for reliable geospatial analysis.

Data is collected on a solid-state drive and is inserted in a Diaspora or Smasher for analysis.

For more in-depth Flash resources click here.

Diaspora
 

The Diaspora is a dedicated unit provided for the fast upload of large scan files. For initial setup connect the Ethernet and power cables to their sources.

It is best suited to installations with high-speed internet connections. In addition, it requires a wired ethernet and stable power connection.

For more in-depth Diaspora resources click here.

Smasher

Smasher is a data processing server that allows for fast turnaround of results regardless of most internet speeds. Unlike Diaspora (which only uploads data for cloud processing), a Smasher unit has the ability to process data locally. It requires a stable power connection and wired ethernet connection, but only uploads numerical data to the cloud for broader access; post-scan processing, raw data and photos remain on the unit, which functions continuously as a server.

For more in-depth Smasher resources click here.