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.
- ISBN13 9781461483281
- Publish Date 30 July 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Edition 2014 ed.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English