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Tech/Engineering - Agriculture / Greenhouse horticulture | | Dutch term or phrase: schermdoek(en) | | This is about a process computer specially designed for use in greenhouses and which connects and manages all horticultural business processes. The text reads "De procescomputer kan communiceren met moderne randapparatuur, zoals intelligente motoren, schermdoeken en allerlei verschillende sensoren." I'm trying to find the best word(s) for schermdoek(en). So far I've just come up with "screening." Any other suggestions gratefully received. |
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4 hrs confidence: shade curtains
Explanation:
another option (also greenhouse shade curtains)
it conveys the idea of opening and closing
Over the past decade, retractable shade curtains have become a regular feature of new greenhouse construction. The obvious benefit is that retractable curtains provide higher light levels during times of low light intensity (e.g., mornings, late afternoons and cloudy days). Retractable curtains also make an effective thermal blanket when used at night during cold weather
Computer systems vary, but there are several different curtain management techniques that can usually be employed. The following options are based on the time of day, outdoor light intensities and greenhouse temperatures:
http://www.onhort.com/Managing-Retractable-Shade-Curtains-ar...
NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY: Light is frequently a factor limiting crop production in commercial greenhouses. Recently developed technologies allow growers to manipulate light with retractable shade curtains. However, strategies for managing retractable shade curtains inside commercial greenhouse do not exist. This project will focus on identifying strategies for optimizing the delivery of light to crops grown in commercial greenhouses
http://www.reeis.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/186078.html
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