Data collection is the process of collecting and storing high amounts of data from any system. The data results from the calculations by sensors, machines and experiments. They can be weather data, environmental parameters, images etc.
Introduction Remote Sensing is the ability to measure the properties of an object or region without the need of physical contact with the object itself (Lillesand and Keifer, 1994). In most remote sensing applications, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is used to ‘sense’ a certain attribute of the object or area of interest.[1] By combining more than… read more »
Introduction Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a satellite navigation system with global coverage that uses satellites to provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning.[1] The satellites provide signals from space that transmit positioning and timing data to GNSS receivers. The receivers then use this data to determine location[2] and also provide navigation or tracking the position of… read more »
Introduction Agricultural robots are generally designed to execute a agricultural task such as planting, weeding, pruning, picking, harvesting, packing, handling etc. Agricultural robots automate specific slow, repetitive and dull agricultural tasks for farmers, drastically limiting hard labor and allowing the producers to focus more on improving overall production yields instead of spending most of their… read more »
Introduction An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a “drone” is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. The flight of UAVs may be controlled either autonomously by on-board computers or remote control pilot on the ground from distance. Agriculture is one of the main sectors that drones have find numerous uses and have… read more »
Introduction A Variable Rate Seeder is a seeder that has the ability to apply different seeding rates according to prescription map. The VR Seeder incorporates with positioning systems, for prescription map based application, in order to increase or decrease the seeding rate through automatic control of seeding discs, achieving yield increase by planting the exact… read more »
Introduction Many row crop operations such as tillage, planting, spraying, and spreading require that a tractor and implement make multiple, equal-width parallel swaths through the field. To maximize field efficiency and crop yields, operators must drive accurately to avoid excessive overlaps or gaps in field coverage. Traditionally, visual guidance systems such as mechanical and foam… read more »
Introduction To achieve a more precise, ecological and economical pesticide application process, it is important to focus on crop parameters and field variability instead solely on disease occurrence. In fields with different soil quality, crops and water availability the amount of spray needed varies as well. For example, areas with a reduced cop growth need… read more »
Introduction With Precision Variable Rate Irrigation growers can record crop yields and make significant irrigation water savings. The need for uniform and accurate water delivery to the crop throughout its lifecycle is essential to maximizing yield and maintaining the health of the plant. Water is saved through matching irrigation rate to soil characteristics and avoiding… read more »
With global population increases unlikely to level off, the demand for food production is already unprecedented and will continue to increase. This will put intense pressure on agricultural industries and associated sectors such as retail and logistics. Meeting the coming challenges will require coordination and up to date information, both of which are currently… read more »
Introduction The EM38-MK2 provides measurement of both the quad-phase (conductivity) and in-phase (magnetic susceptibility) components within two distinct depth ranges, all simultaneously, without any requirement for soil-to-instrument contact. With a maximum effective depth of exploration of 1.5 m, applications in agriculture, archaeology and general soil sciences are common. The standard EM38-MK2 includes two receiver coils,… read more »