scholarly journals Pursuing Precision Horticulture with the Internet and a Spreadsheet

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 458-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy L. Righetti ◽  
Michael D. Halbleib
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Information Analysis ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Systems Software ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Sales Industry ◽  
Analytical Tools

Agriculture is changing. State-of-the-art computer systems that use GPS (global positioning systems) data, GIS (geographic information systems) software, remotely sensed images, automated sampling, and information analysis systems are transforming growers' ability to produce their crops. Currently, the farm service and agricultural sales industry, rather than the grower direct most information technology applications. Precision agriculture must become an information-driven and grower-driven process. Data evaluation has to be made simpler, less time consuming, and inexpensive. The purpose of this paper is to outline potential strategies and demonstrate how information can be processed and evaluated with readily available and inexpensive analytical tools.

GIS in Agriculture

2011 ◽  
pp. 324-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Mims Adrian ◽  
Chris Dillard ◽  
Paul Mask
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Global Positioning Systems ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Production Agriculture

This chapter introduces the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) in agricultural production. Precision agriculture is a catch-all term that describes using GIS and GPS technologies to manage specific areas of fields. Precision agriculture technologies use information from multiple sources to assist farmers in making crop production and management decisions based on the variability of production potential within fields. In this chapter, we describe the technologies used in production agriculture and we review some of the research associated with the use and future trends of these technologies. The purpose of this chapter is to define and explain GIS and GPS technologies used in agriculture and some of the economic benefits, impacts, and challenges of using these technologies.

scholarly journals A review of spatial technologies with applications for malaria transmission modelling and control in Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. Gebreslasie
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Malaria Incidence ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
And Control ◽  
Spatial Technology

Spatial technologies, <em>i.e.</em> geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems, offer an opportunity for rapid assessment of malaria endemic areas. These technologies coupled with prevalence/incidence data can provide reliable estimates of population at risk, predict disease distributions in areas that lack baseline data and provide guidance for intervention strategies, so that scarce resources can be allocated in a cost-effective manner. This review focuses on the spatial technology applications that have been used in epidemiology and control of malaria in Africa. Peer-reviewed papers identified through a PubMed search using the following keywords: <em>geospatial technology</em> OR <em>Geographic Information Systems</em> OR <em>Remote Sensing</em> OR <em>Earth Observation</em> OR <em>Global Positioning Systems</em> OR <em>geospatial modelling</em> OR <em>malaria incidence</em> OR <em>malaria prevalence</em> OR <em>malaria risk prediction</em> OR <em>malaria mapping</em> AND <em>malaria</em> AND <em>Africa</em> were used. These included mapping malaria incidence and prevalence, assessing the relationship between malaria and environmental variables as well as applications for malaria early warning systems. The potential of new spatial technology applications utilising emerging satellite information, as they hold promise to further enhance infectious risk mapping and disease prediction, are outlined. We stress current research needs to overcome some of the remaining challenges of spatial technology applications for malaria so that further and sustainable progress can be made to control and eliminate this disease.

scholarly journals Farmer experiences in achieving productivity gains through GPS

2008 ◽  
pp. 153-158
Author(s):  
M.J. Casey ◽  
T. Lambie ◽  
S. Bradbury ◽  
D. Johnston ◽  
M. Murney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Environmental Constraints ◽  
Global Positioning Systems ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Considerable Potential ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Fertiliser Application ◽  
Productivity Gains ◽  
Pastoral Farming

GPS (Global Positioning Systems) have considerable potential to assist pastoral farmers in coping with pressures they will face in future. These include managing resource use, environmental constraints and controlling farm input costs. Keywords: GPS, farm mapping, precision agriculture, pastoral farming, fertiliser application, irrigation, K-line, long lateral irrigation, traceability

scholarly journals Precision agriculture and conservation of coastal landscapes

2020 ◽  
pp. 580-585
Author(s):  
Francesca Vera Romano ◽  
Vincenzo Nunzio Scalcione ◽  
Paola D’Antonio ◽  
Chiara D'Antonio ◽  
Emilia Lacetra
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Soil Type ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
Global Positioning Systems ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Coastal Landscapes

The application of Precision Agriculture strategies represents an opportunity for farmers to obtain economic benefits. In the area of Metapontino, as demonstrated by the experimentation conducted, the challenge of producing food and at the same time protecting nature and safeguarding biodiversity, it is possible to face it through the introduction of global positioning systems (GPS), a technology capable of integrating the information on soil type, climate, cultivar, crop and farm management, topography and economy.

scholarly journals State of the Art and Gap Analysis of Precision Agriculture

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaibhav Bhatnagar ◽  
Ramesh C. Poonia ◽  
Surendra Sunda
Keyword(s):  
Global Positioning System ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Positioning System ◽  
The Past ◽  
Global Positioning

Precision Agriculture (PA) is now becoming the base for rapid development of a nation. So many technologies are used in precision agriculture such as Global Positioning System (GPS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sensor Network and Geographical Information System (GIS). This manuscript per the authors will review all the factors that influence the precision agriculture. This article describes the major endeavors in the past of precision agriculture. The noble intention behind this literature review and analogy is to figure out the gap between theoretical research and actual needs of farmers. In order to find out the actual requirements manuscripts per the authors have conducted a questionnaire in Rajasthan State of India. This gap analysis would be helpful for researchers to design an effective and efficient decision support system for irrigation and fertilization can be designed for Indian farmers.

scholarly journals Adoption of precision agriculture technologies in Ontario crop production

2018 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 1384-1388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Mitchell ◽  
Alfons Weersink ◽  
Bruce Erickson
Keyword(s):  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Variable Rate ◽  
Global Positioning Systems ◽  
Agricultural Technologies ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Vast Amount ◽  
Global Positioning

Ontario agricultural service providers were surveyed on their use of precision agricultural technologies. Global positioning systems are the most commonly adopted, while adoption rates for variable rate systems are significantly less. Enhancing adoption requires turning the vast amount of data collected on crop production into valuable decisions for the farmer.

Confiabilidad de los registros obtenidos por medio de dos sistemas de posicionamiento global en actividades de desplazamiento humano

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3 - 4) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Jeison Daniel Salazar Pachón ◽  
David Armando Chaparro Obando ◽  
Nicolás Tordi
Keyword(s):  
Global Positioning Systems ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
El Sistema

<p>El presente estudio examinó  la confiabilidad de los registros de dos sistemas de posicionamiento global (<em>global positioning systems  </em>[GPS]), Garmin310XT y FRWDB600,  sobre  las distancias  recorridas a diferentes  velocidades,  tras un protocolo a pie y otro  en bicicleta realizados  en una pista atlética.  Esta información se comparó con el trayecto  real de recorrido, hecho a partir  del cálculo: <em>ritmo de recorrido (r) = distancia recorrida (d) x tiempo  de recorri- do, </em>y se controló con un metrónomo Sport Beeper. Los participantes fueron dos jóvenes de edad  media  22 años  ± 1, activos  físicamente. En los resultados, se observaron diferencias  entre los registros de ambos sistemas GPS; el protocolo a pie Garmin tuvo un porcentaje de concordancia de 101,1%, mientras que FRWD presentó  103%. En el protocolo en bicicleta se obtuvo 103,4% y 101,6%, respectivamente. Se concluyó  que el uso de GPS es más fiable cuando  las velocidades  de desplazamiento humano son bajas  o moderadas  para  el sistema Garmin  (7-14 km/h), ya que al ser más altas la fiabilidad  de la información podría  ser menor, mientras  que el sistema FRWD presentó  mayor confiabilidad en velocidades moderadas (14-22 km/h).</p>

Confiabilidad de los registros obtenidos por medio de dos sistemas de posicionamiento global en actividades de desplazamiento humano

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Jeison Daniel Salazar Pachón ◽  
David Armando Chaparro Obando ◽  
Nicolás Tordi
Keyword(s):  
Global Positioning Systems ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
El Sistema

El presente estudio examinó  la confiabilidad de los registros de dos sistemas de posicionamiento global (<em>global positioning systems  </em>[GPS]), Garmin310XT y FRWDB600,  sobre  las distancias  recorridas a diferentes  velocidades,  tras un protocolo a pie y otro  en bicicleta realizados  en una pista atlética.  Esta información se comparó con el trayecto  real de recorrido, hecho a partir  del cálculo: <em>ritmo de recorrido (r) = distancia recorrida (d) x tiempo  de recorrido, </em>y se controló con un metrónomo Sport Beeper. Los participantes fueron dos jóvenes de edad  media  22 años  ± 1, activos  físicamente. En los resultados, se observaron diferencias  entre los registros de ambos sistemas GPS; el protocolo a pie Garmin tuvo un porcentaje de concordancia de 101,1%, mientras  que FRWD presentó  103%. En el protocolo en bicicleta se obtuvo 103,4% y 101,6%, respectivamente. Se concluyó  que el uso de GPS es más fiable cuando  las velocidades  de desplazamiento humano son bajas  o mo- deradas  para  el sistema Garmin  (7-14 km/h), ya que al ser más altas la fiabilidad  de la información podría  ser menor, mientras  que el sistema FRWD presentó  mayor confiabilidad en velocidades moderadas (14-22 km/h).

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