A new freezing and frost protection technology prototype has been installed recently at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC), located near Vineland, Ont.
The system uses low-level microwave radiant heat to prevent frost damage to crops. The microwave energy is transmitted from tall, 25-foot-high towers located in the vineyard, changing the energy balance that slows cooling to prevent freezing damage.
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