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This document defines requirements on the measurements (during spray operation) and recording of operator controlled application parameters that influence spray drift, when specified for certain Drift Reduction Technologies (DRT). The values measured and recorded, can be used to compare the setting of the sprayer with the provisions authorized for the specific DRT. The document is applicable for field crops sprayers and sprayers for bush and tree crops. It does not apply to hand held and portable sprayers. The following parameters are covered in this document: 1) spray pressure (pressure of the spray liquid and air in case of twin-fluid nozzles); 2) nozzle height (field-crop sprayers); 3) fan rotational speed (for air assisted sprayers); 4) sprayer forward speed.