Effect of Emitter Modifications on Spray Performance of a Solid Set Canopy Delivery System in a High-Density Apple Orchard
, Rajeev Sinha 1, Lav R. Khot 1,*, Gwen-Alyn Hoheisel 1, Matthew J. Grieshop 3 and Mark Ledebuhr 4Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
General comments:
- Abstract is too long. Max 200 words
- Keywords consist only important terms, which are not mentioned in title nor abstract
Special remarks:
- Figure 1B => Are the photos of SSCFS applicators self made, or taken from other sources?
- Line 134-136 ==> Any reference?
- Figure 2 ==> The unit for the CAD drawing shall be added
- Table 1 ==> "Flow rate reported at an application....."
- Table 2 ==> Several standard errors showed 0.0 for wind speed, air temperature and relative humidy.. How is it possible?
- Table 5 ==> Lack of fit should be also added
Author Response
Abstract is too long. Max 200 words
Response: [Accepted and Revised] The abstract has been downsized as suggested.
Keywords consist only important terms, which are not mentioned in title nor abstract
Response: [Accepted and Revised] Keywords have been revised as per reviewer comments.
Figure 1B => Are the photos of SSCFS applicators self made, or taken from other sources?
Response: [Revised] The pictures included in figure 2b are original pictures of air-compressor, and pump. The details of these components have been included in the text (Line:100-102)
Line 134-136 ==> Any reference?
Response: The variation in the size and shape of droplet spectra was observed while preliminarily evaluating the swivel plates with various orientation and concavities in the lab.
Figure 2 ==> The unit for the CAD drawing shall be added
Response: The unit of the CAD drawing is included in the Figure 2 caption.
Table 1 ==> "Flow rate reported at an application....."
Response: [Accepted and Revised] Text modified
Table 2 ==> Several standard errors showed 0.0 for wind speed, air temperature and relative humidy.. How is it possible?
Response: The spray application for a fixed spray systems takes place for marginal time (10-15 s). The air temperature and relative humidity in the orchard are less likely to vary in such a small-time window and therefore the standard error is 0.0. However, due to instantaneous variation in the wind, the error can be observed in the wind speed and direction data.
Author Response File: 
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Reviewer 2 Report
Very fine and clear piece of work! Thanks so much.
Author Response
Authors appreciate the time and efforts of the reviewer. Thank you!
