1st Edition
Aerial Robotics in Agriculture Parafoils, Blimps, Aerostats, and Kites
By K. R. Krishna
Copyright 2021
414 Pages
61 B/W Illustrations
by
Apple Academic Press
414 Pages
61 B/W Illustrations
by
Apple Academic Press
414 Pages
61 B/W Illustrations
by
Apple Academic Press
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This important volume provides a plethora of information on aerial vehicles and their possible roles in revolutionizing agricultural procedures through spectral analysis of terrains, soils, crops, water resources, diseases, floods, drought, and farm activities.
There are several semi-autonomous and autonomous (robotic) aerial vehicles that are examined for their efficiency in offering detailed... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Parachutes and Parafoils in Agricultural Crop Production 3. Blimps in Agricultural Crop Production: A Recent Initiative 4. Aerostats, Helikites, and Balloons in Agriculture 5. Kites in Agrarian Regions
Biography
K. R. Krishna, PhD, is an agricultural scientist. He has authored several books on international agriculture, encompassing topics such as agroecosystems, field crops, soil fertility and crop management, precision farming, and soil microbiology. His more recent books deal with agricultural robotics, drones, and satellite guidance to improve soil fertility and crop productivity. He is a member of the International Society of Precision Farming, American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, Ecological Society of America, Indian Society of Agronomy, and Soil Science Society of India.
