# Orchard Frost Protection AI Agent Connect

> Calculate water requirements, mortality risks, and compare frost protection methods.

## Overview
- **Category:** environmental-science
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ue5dCsgqsH5hgRoYbCsiyZdzyKVReXT85eZ65qaU/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** frost, orchard, agriculture, weather, risk-assessment

## Description

This MCP server provides critical decision support for fruit orchard management during frost events. It uses energy balance equations to determine the exact water application rate and duration needed for sprinkler protection. Users can assess biological risk using `evaluate_mortality_risk` to predict bud mortality based on temperature exposure, or use `compare_protection_methods` to evaluate the effectiveness of wind machines, heaters, and sprinklers. The `calculate_water_requirements` tool ensures precise planning for water volume and intensity to maintain thermal balance in the canopy.

## Tools

### calculate_water_requirements
Determines the volume and intensity of water needed to protect an orchard using sprinklers

### evaluate_mortality_risk
Predicts the biological risk to the orchard based on the severity and duration of the frost

### compare_protection_methods
Compares the suitability of different frost mitigation technologies for a specific scenario

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How much water do I need for a 5-hectare orchard if the critical temperature is -2°C, the forecast low is -5°C, dew point is 0°C, wind speed is 5 km/h, and I have 100 cubic meters of water?
```

**Response:** 
```
The required application rate is 2.5 mm/hour, with a total volume of 125 mm needed over 50 hours. Your current water supply of 100 cubic meters is insufficient for this event.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the mortality risk if the temperature stays at -4°C for 6 hours when my critical temperature is -1°C?
```

**Response:** 
```
The risk level is High, with a mortality probability of 0.75.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Compare protection methods for a 10-hectare orchard with a critical temperature of -1°C, forecast low of -4°C, and wind speed of 2 km/h.
```

**Response:** 
```
Sprinklers are Optimal, wind machines are Optimal due to the low wind speed, and heaters are Moderate.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I calculate the water needed for my orchard?**
You can use the `calculate_water_requirements` tool by providing the critical temperature, forecast low, dew point, wind speed, orchard size, and available water supply.

**Can I predict if my fruit trees will survive the frost?**
Yes, the `evaluate_mortality_risk` tool predicts the likelihood of bud mortality based on the temperature threshold and how long the frost lasts.

**Which protection method is best for my current weather conditions?**
Use the `compare_protection_methods` tool to see how sprinklers, wind machines, and heaters perform under your specific temperature and wind speed conditions.