Agricultural And Biosystems Engineering

Author : Antonio Coppola,Giovanni Carlo Di Renzo,Giuseppe Altieri,Paola D'Antonio
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030392994

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Innovative Biosystems Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production by Antonio Coppola,Giovanni Carlo Di Renzo,Giuseppe Altieri,Paola D'Antonio Pdf

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of innovative biosystems engineering for sustainable agriculture, forestry and food production. Focusing on the challenges of implementing sustainability in various contexts in the fields of biosystems engineering, it shows how the research has addressed the sustainable use of renewable and non-renewable resources. It also presents possible solutions to help achieve sustainable production. The Mid-Term Conference of the Italian Association of Agricultural Engineering (AIIA) is part of a series of conferences, seminars and meetings that the AIIA organizes, together with other public and private stakeholders, to promote the creation and dissemination of new knowledge in the sector. The contributions included in the book were selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process, and offer an extensive and multidisciplinary overview of interesting solutions in the field of innovative biosystems engineering for sustainable agriculture.

Author : Harry Field,John Solie
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387369136

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Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology by Harry Field,John Solie Pdf

The third edition of this book exposes the reader to a wide array of engineering principles and their application to agriculture. It presents an array of more or less independent topics to facilitate daily assessments or quizzes, and aims to enhance the students' problem solving ability. Each chapter contains objectives, worked examples and sample problems are included at the end of each chapter. This book was first published in the late 60's by AVI. It remains relevant for post secondary classes in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Mechanics, and secondary agriculture teachers.

Author : Alex Borde
Publisher : Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8119365283

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Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering by Alex Borde Pdf

The book delves into the research and advancements in agricultural biosystem development, bioprocess, and bioproducts. It takes an integrative approach by combining agronomical practices and agricultural engineering to address the challenges in these areas. The adoption of technology in the agricultural sector is crucial for ensuring food security and alleviating poverty, which are key themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). Researchers and engineers are expected to tackle various challenges and introduce innovative techniques, frameworks, and instruments that promote sustainable agriculture and food security. Globally, agricultural mechanization and modernization can be achieved through advancements in agricultural engineering technologies and their applications. Key areas of progress include agricultural automation and robotics, precision agriculture, high-efficiency irrigation systems, farm energy systems, handling and processing of agricultural products, livestock and poultry management, farm water and wastewater management, biomass utilization, remote sensing and geographical studies, and the intersection of society and agriculture, along with the associated bio-environment. The technological advancements in agricultural engineering described in this book cater to the needs of the 21st century, particularly in the context of the agricultural water-energy-food security nexus. Authored by an international team, the book covers various topics such as energy systems, information technology, sensors and control systems, machinery systems, natural resources and environmental systems, plant and animal systems, facility systems, and processing systems. By offering valuable insights and knowledge from diverse disciplines, this book serves as a resource for academia, engineers, technologists, and users seeking a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional field of biosystems engineering.

Author : Harry L. Field,John M. Long
Publisher : Springer
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319696799

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Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology by Harry L. Field,John M. Long Pdf

The third edition of this book exposes the reader to a wide array of engineering principles and their application to agriculture. It presents an array of more or less independent topics to facilitate daily assessments or quizzes, and aims to enhance the students' problem solving ability. Each chapter contains objectives, worked examples and sample problems are included at the end of each chapter. This book was first published in the late 60's by AVI. It remains relevant for post secondary classes in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Mechanics, and secondary agriculture teachers.

Author : Umezuruike Linus Opara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1032488778

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Agricultural, Biosystems, and Biological Engineering Education by Umezuruike Linus Opara Pdf

This edited book provides the first comprehensive global review and synthesis of different agricultural, biosystems, and biological engineering education approaches, including a detailed exposition of current practices from different regions.

Author : Harry L. Field,Lawrence O. Roth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461535942

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Introduction to Agricultural Engineering by Harry L. Field,Lawrence O. Roth Pdf

This book is for use in introductory courses in colleges of agriculture and in other applications requiring a problematic approach to agriculture. It is intended as a replacement for an Introduction to Agricultural Engineering by Roth, Crow, and Mahoney. Parts of the previous book have been revised and included, but some sections have been removed and new ones has been expanded to include a chapter added. Problem solving on techniques, and suggestions are incorporated throughout the example problems. The topics and treatment were selected for three reasons: (1) to acquaint students with a wide range of applications of engineering principles to agriculture, (2) to present a selection of independent but related, topics, and (3) to develop and enhance the problem solving ability of the students. Each chapter contains educational objectives, introductory material, example problems (where appropriate), and sample problems, with answers, that can be used for self-assessment. Most chapters are self-contained and can be used independently of the others. Those that are sequential are organiZed in a logical order to ensure that the knowledge and skills needed are presented in a previous chapter. As principal author I wish to express my gratitude to Dr. Lawrence O. Roth for his contributions of subject matter and gUidance. I also wish to thank Professor Earl E. Baugher for his expertise as technical editor, and my wife Marsha for her help and patience. HARRY FIELD v 1 Problem Solving OBJECTIVES 1. Be able to define problem solving.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Agricultural engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015028290065

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Agricultural Engineering by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:795316399

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Biosystems Engineering by Anonim Pdf

Author : International Commission of Agricultural Engineering
Publisher : American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89065355844

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CIGR Handbook of Agricultural Engineering: Energy & biomass engineering by International Commission of Agricultural Engineering Pdf

Author : Ramon Guevara-Gonzalez,Irineo Torres-Pacheco
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319038803

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Biosystems Engineering: Biofactories for Food Production in the Century XXI by Ramon Guevara-Gonzalez,Irineo Torres-Pacheco Pdf

This book presents new food production systems (for plants and animals) involving agrochemicals that increase in a controlled manner the bioactives content, under greenhouse conditions. Moreover, conception and design of new instrumentation for precision agriculture and aquiculture contributing in food production is also highlighted in this book.

Author : Han Zhongzhi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000691955

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Computer Vision-Based Agriculture Engineering by Han Zhongzhi Pdf

In recent years, computer vision is a fast-growing technique of agricultural engineering, especially in quality detection of agricultural products and food safety testing. It can provide objective, rapid, non-contact and non-destructive methods by extracting quantitative information from digital images. Significant scientific and technological advances have been made in quality inspection, classification and evaluation of a wide range of food and agricultural products. Computer Vision-Based Agriculture Engineering focuses on these advances. The book contains 25 chapters covering computer vision, image processing, hyperspectral imaging and other related technologies in peanut aflatoxin, peanut and corn quality varieties, and carrot and potato quality, as well as pest and disease detection. Features: Discusses various detection methods in a variety of agricultural crops Each chapter includes materials and methods used, results and analysis, and discussion with conclusions Covers basic theory, technical methods and engineering cases Provides comprehensive coverage on methods of variety identification, quality detection and detection of key indicators of agricultural products safety Presents information on technology of artificial intelligence including deep learning and transfer learning Computer Vision-Based Agriculture Engineering is a summary of the author's work over the past 10 years. Professor Han has presented his most recent research results in all 25 chapters of this book. This unique work provides students, engineers and technologists working in research, development, and operations in agricultural engineering with critical, comprehensive and readily accessible information. It applies development of artificial intelligence theory and methods including depth learning and transfer learning to the field of agricultural engineering testing.

Author : U. L. Opara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 103249607X

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Agricultural, Biosystems, and Biological Engineering Education by U. L. Opara Pdf

Author : John Billingsley
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1786762722

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Robotics and Automation for Improving Agriculture by John Billingsley Pdf

Robotics has great potential in improving productivity and precision in agriculture. The book reviews advances in technologies such as machine vision and control systems, as well as applications from crop planting, fertilisation, pest and weed management to livestock production.

Author : Peter Waller,Muluneh Yitayew
Publisher : Springer
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319056999

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Irrigation and Drainage Engineering by Peter Waller,Muluneh Yitayew Pdf

This textbook focuses specifically on the combined topics of irrigation and drainage engineering. It emphasizes both basic concepts and practical applications of the latest technologies available. The design of irrigation, pumping, and drainage systems using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications programs are explained for both graduate and undergraduate students and practicing engineers. The book emphasizes environmental protection, economics, and engineering design processes. It includes detailed chapters on irrigation economics, soils, reference evapotranspiration, crop evapotranspiration, pipe flow, pumps, open-channel flow, groundwater, center pivots, turf and landscape, drip, orchards, wheel lines, hand lines, surfaces, greenhouse hydroponics, soil water movement, drainage systems design, drainage and wetlands contaminant fate and transport. It contains summaries, homework problems, and color photos. The book draws from the fields of fluid mechanics, soil physics, hydrology, soil chemistry, economics, and plant sciences to present a broad interdisciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in irrigation and drainage systems design.

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351676595

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Sustainable Biological Systems for Agriculture by Megh R. Goyal Pdf

Sustainable Biological Systems for Agriculture: Emerging Issues in Nanotechnology, Biofertilizers, Wastewater, and Farm Machines explores and introduces the use of nanotechnology, biofertilizers, and design of farm machines in agriculture. The contributions are from India, Africa and the USA; the chapters emphasize sustainable solutions for the enhancement of agriculture processes. The volume provides a wealth of information on new and emerging issues in this interdisciplinary field. The book is divided into several sections: Potential Applications of Nanotechnology in Biological Systems Emerging Issues, Challenges and Specific Examples of Nanotechnology for Sustainable Biological Systems Potential of Nano- and Bio- fertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture Emerging Focus Areas in Biological Systems Performance of Farm Machines for Sustainable Agriculture The information provided here will be valuable to government agricultural professionals, scientists, researchers, farmers, and faculty and students all over the world.