WM-Form Land Forming Solution

Description

Overview

Effective water management is crucial for maximizing crop yields and maintaining soil health. Trimble’s WM-Form® design software offers a comprehensive solution for land forming, allowing farmers and earthworks contractors to transform underproducing areas into productive fields. By creating optimized field surface designs, the software facilitates efficient water distribution, reduces erosion, and minimizes topsoil disturbance. 

Key Features

• Integrated Workflow: Provides an end-to-end process encompassing field survey, topographic analysis, design creation, earthworks estimation, and implementation. 
• Flexible Design Tools: Enables the creation of variable-shaped fields based on existing topography, crop water requirements, and specific farming practices. Supports designs for leveling, surface drainage, and furrow irrigation. 
• 3D Visualization: Allows for the comparison of multiple design variations against original topography in a 3D view, aiding in the selection of the most effective design. 
• Earthworks Estimation: Generates 3D cut/fill estimates and reports to assist in planning and cost management. 

Benefits

• Enhanced Water Management: Optimizes field surfaces for effective water distribution and drainage, reducing issues like erosion and flooding. 
• Increased Arable Land: Transforms previously underutilized or idle areas into productive farmland. 
• Cost Efficiency: Minimizes earthmoving requirements and associated costs by creating designs that balance effective water management with minimal soil disturbance. 
• Improved Crop Yields: By addressing water-related challenges and creating uniform production areas, the software contributes to more consistent and increased crop yields.

Compatibility

WM-Form® integrates seamlessly with Trimble’s suite of agricultural solutions, including the FieldLevel™ II system for land leveling and the WM-Topo™ survey system for data collection. This compatibility ensures a streamlined workflow from design to implementation.