Calculation of crosstalks in multiple-conductor cables
The rigorous method of calculations of characteristics of two-wire lines (twisted pairs) inside the metal armor and of a mutual coupling between lines is considered. It is shown that the mutual coupling between lines in multiple-conductor cables results in appearance of electromagnetic interferences (crosstalks) in communication channels. The voltages values (interferences) across the impedances placed at the beginning and the end of the adjacent line at the given power in the main line are determined.
Cophasal Currents and Losses in Multiple-Conductor Cables
The rigorous method of calculations of characteristics of two-wire lines (twisted pairs) inside the metal armor is generalized in case of multiple-conductor cables with losses. On the basis of offered method it is shown that the asymmetry of excitation and loads results in appearance of cophasal currents (common wave) in lines. The effect of loads connected between wires and armor is considered.
LABORATORY AND FIELD TESTING OF SEED SPACING UNIFORMITY FOR SUGARBEET PLANTERS
Five planter configurations were evaluated for seed spacing uniformity at three field speeds using a seed 
location method in the field and a laboratory method involving an opto-electronic sensor system. Planter seed spacing 
uniformity was described using the Coefficient of Precision (CP3) measure. Results showed that CP3 measures 
determined using the laboratory test method were significantly different from those determined using the field test method. 
This indicated the laboratory test method cannot be used to predict planter seed spacing uniformity in the field. Seed 
spacing uniformity determined in laboratory tests was higher than, or equal to, seed spacing uniformity determined in 
field tests. This indicated the laboratory test method may be useful to screen out planters or planter units with poor 
uniformity of seed metering. Field testing of the planters that perform well in laboratory tests must be conducted to 
adequately determine the seed spacing uniformity of those planters in the field. Results from laboratory and field tests 
could be useful in determining areas for improvement of planters or planter units.