PRECISION AGRICULTURE
1 Introduction to Precision Agriculture
Scope of precision ag and overview of technologies
Historic perspectives of precision
Precision ag applications around the world,
Historic cropping practices variability
2 Global Positioning Systems
Global positioning overview
GNSS systems around the world
How GPS works
GPS accuracy and factors influencing
GPS hardware
Level of accuracy needed
3 Differential Correction
Principles of Differential Correction
Ground-based Correction systems
CORS networks
RTK networks
Space-based Correction systems
Manual Guidance
Autoguidance
4 Sensors
Remote Sensing Platforms—Satellite, UAV, Aerial
Electromagnetic spectrum,
How objects interact with electromagnetic energy
Active vs. Passive Remote Sensing
Spectral, Spatial, and Temporal Resolution
Soil Sensors, Proximal Sensors
Image classification, do a classification on computer like with WSS,
5 Soil & Water Spatial Variability
Soil formation and change across landscapes
Topography considerations
NRCS soil maps
Soil mapping
Electrical conductivity
Ultrasonic Sensors
Soil and Slope/position factors influencing water differences
Precision Irrigation systems
Drainage systems
6 Nutrient Spatial Variability
Sampling in space and time
Grid and zone soil sampling
pH Mapping
Developing management zones
Proximal Sensing
Optical sensors
Remote Sensing
Equipment for Variable Rate Application
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7 Yield Spatial Variability
Yield monitor technology for grain combines,
Yield monitors technology for non-grain crops,
Calibration of yield monitors,
Data cleaning,
Displaying Data/Mapping/Legends
Yield map interpretation
Yield stability
Quality sensors—protein, oil, etc.
8 Geographic Information Systems
Spatial Analysis
Map scales
Map projections
Coordinate systems
Understanding and managing spatial and temporal variability
9 Equipment Automation
Implement steering,
On the Go vs. Map-Based
Controllers,
Application Methods,
VRT Seeding, Planter unit controllers,
Variable hybrid/variety planting,
VRT Pesticides
Spray Boom and Nozzle Control,
Automatic boom leveling
10 Telematics
Telematics technology,
ISOBUS,
Wireless Network Applications in Agriculture,
Telematics Product Comparisons
11 Big Data, On-Farm Experiments, Statistics
Setting Up On-Farm Experiments
Data gathering,
Data Quality Issues
Data Analysis
Data Mining
Data Compatibility
Data Interpretation and Correlation
Data Product Comparisons of Services
Variability in crop response function of soil/landscape x weather x management
Data Privacy
12 Precision Farming Economics and Adoption
Economics and Adoption of Guidance Systems,
Economics and Adoption of Section Controllers,
Economics and Adoption by Crops and Regions
References: http://www.ipni.net/ssmg
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