Sensing technologies for precision irrigation [electronic resource] / Dubravko Ćulibrk [and 5 others].
2013
S619.R44
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Title
Sensing technologies for precision irrigation [electronic resource] / Dubravko Ćulibrk [and 5 others].
ISBN
9781461483298 electronic book
1461483298 electronic book
9781461483281
1461483298 electronic book
9781461483281
Published
New York, NY : Springer, [2013]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (x, 96 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4614-8329-8 doi
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S619.R44
Dewey Decimal Classification
627/.52
Summary
This brief provides an overview of state-of-the-art sensing technologies relevant to the problem of precision irrigation, an emerging field within the domain of precision agriculture. Applications of wireless sensor networks, satellite data and geographic information systems in the domain are covered. This brief presents the basic concepts of the technologies and emphasizes the practical aspects that enable the implementation of intelligent irrigation systems. The authors target a broad audience interested in this theme and organize the content in five chapters, each concerned with a specific technology needed to address the problem of optimal crop irrigation. Professionals and researchers will find the text a thorough survey with practical applications.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 20, 2013).
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Ćulibrk, Dubravko, author.
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SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering.
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Table of Contents
Wireless Sensor Network Technology for Precision Agriculture
Sources of Remote Sensing Data for Precision Irrigation
GIS Applications for Irrigation Management
Concluding Remarks.
Sources of Remote Sensing Data for Precision Irrigation
GIS Applications for Irrigation Management
Concluding Remarks.