Information and Communication Technologies for Agriculture-Theme I: Sensors

This volume is the first of four under the main themes of Digitizing Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). It focuses on different aspects of sensors implementation in agricultural production, including types of sensors, parameters monitoring, network types, connectivity, accuracy, reliability, durability, and needs. The book consists of four Sections: an overview on the state-of-the-art in sensing technologies applied in agricultural production, remote sensing, proximal sensing, and wireless sensor networks applications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 325 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume serves as the inaugural (I) installment of a four-part series, dedicated to the overarching themes of Digitizing Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Spanning four volumes, this series delves into rapidly evolving processes, encompassing Sensors (I), Data (II), Decision (III), and Actions (IV). These volumes are intricately linked to the concept of "digital transformation" within agricultural production and provision systems, as well as in the realm of Smart Farming Technology and Knowledge-based Agriculture. The content encompassed in these volumes extends across a wide spectrum, ranging from data mining and visualization to big data analytics and decision-making, while also addressing the sustainability implications arising from the digital transformation of farming.

The four volumes collectively represent the outcome of the 12th EFITA Congress, which also includes chapters derived from select presentations at the Congress. Within this volume, the primary focus lies in exploring various aspects of sensor implementation in agricultural production. These aspects include a diverse range of topics such as the types of sensors employed, the monitoring of parameters, network configurations, connectivity, accuracy, reliability, durability, and the specific needs that must be addressed. The book is structured into four (4) Sections.

The first section provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in sensing technologies applied in agricultural production. The subsequent sections are dedicated to remote sensing, proximal sensing, and wireless sensor networks applications. Within these sections, readers will find in-depth discussions on emerging sensing technologies, soil reflectance spectroscopy, the utilization of LoRa technologies in agriculture, wireless sensor networks deployment and applications, combined remote and proximal sensing solutions, crop phenology monitoring, sensors for geophysical properties, and the integration of combined sensing technologies.

By presenting a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, this volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in the field of agriculture and ICT. It provides a thorough exploration of the latest advancements, applications, and challenges in sensing technologies, offering insights into the potential of digital transformation to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030841430
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022