Control Applications And Ergonomics In Agriculture 1998

Author : N. Sigrimis,P.P. Groumpos
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89064912025

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Control Applications and Ergonomics in Agriculture 1998 by N. Sigrimis,P.P. Groumpos Pdf

In this workshop an attempt was made to fuse the disciplines involved in the requirements, specification, design and implementation of control systems for the automation of agricultural systems. The need to meet the demanding specifications for increasingly complex agricultural systems is being addressed by using increasingly sophisticated models and control algorithms. In parallel, the ever-decreasing profit margins in the agricultural sector no longer permit agriculture to operate in the traditional manner, but are forcing it to transform into a contemporary business with all the complexities that this implies. The work environment is changing rapidly and humans are moving to positions of supervision and management while automation and robotics are taking over many of the menial and tedious tasks. Modern technological developments in industrial management and control are entering agriculture and transforming it rapidly into an industry. Smaller agricultural systems are being linked to produce hierarchical large-scale agricultural systems, whose management and control demands high level intelligent decision support mechanisms. Local and wide area networks provide the relevant agricultural and economic data and facts to central production management systems where decisions are made and subsequently transferred to remote locations for execution. Agriculture, which is a highly distributed operation, is taking advantage of modern communications networks, unifying remote locations into a virtual world. Agriculture has been making significant steps in producing food and fibers of improved quality in a highly constrained economic environment. Robust control of such a largely uncertain system demands that application domain experts work closely with systems analysts and control engineers to produce systems of higher autonomy and efficiency to meet todays global challenge.

Author : P. K. Nag,L. P. Gite
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811572692

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Human-Centered Agriculture by P. K. Nag,L. P. Gite Pdf

This book explores the interplay of farm mechanization, human factors and climatic and other environmental uncertainty in agriculture, using an ergonomics based approach to discuss solutions to the traditionally acknowledged vulnerability of the sector. It converges contemporary research documentation, case studies and international standards on agricultural ergonomics, engineering anthropometry, human factors, basic occupational health services, safety management, human performance and system sustainability to provide a handy reference to students and professionals working to optimize agricultural output while balancing the rational utilization of labour in agricultural practices and human well-being.

Author : S.G. Tzafestas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001-11-30
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1402003943

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Computational Intelligence in Systems and Control Design and Applications by S.G. Tzafestas Pdf

This book contains thirty timely contributions in the emerging field of Computational Intelligence (CI) with reference to system control design and applications. The three basic constituents ofCI are neural networks (NNs). fuzzy logic (FL) I fuzzy reasoning (FR). and genetic algorithms (GAs). NNs mimic the distributed functioning of the human brain and consist of many. rather simple. building elements (called artificial neurons) which are controlled by adaptive parameters and are able to incorporate via learning the knowledge provided by the environment, and thus respond intelligently to new stimuli. Fuzzy logic (FL) provides the means to build systems that can reason linguistically under uncertainty like the human experts (common sense reasoning). Both NNs and FL I FR are among the most widely used tools for modeling unknown systems with nonlinear behavior. FL suits better when there is some kind of knowledge about the system. such as, for example, the linguistic information of a human expert. On the other hand. NNs possess unique learning and generalization capabilities that allow the user to construct very accurate models of nonlinear systems simply using input-output data. GAs offer an interesting set of generic tools for systematic random search optimization following the mechanisms of natural genetics. In hybrid Computational Intelligence - based systems these three tools (NNs, FL, GAs) are combined in several synergetic ways producing integrated tools with enhanced learning, generalization. universal approximation. reasoning and optimization abilities.

Author : Bhanu Prasad
Publisher : Springer
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-02-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540774655

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Soft Computing Applications in Industry by Bhanu Prasad Pdf

Softcomputing techniques play a vital role in the industry. This book presents several important papers presented by some of the well-known scientists from all over the globe. The main techniques of soft computing presented include ant-colony optimization, artificial immune systems, artificial neural networks, Bayesian models. The book includes various examples and application domains such as bioinformatics, detection of phishing attacks, and fault detection of motors.

Author : S. Cox
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789086865482

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Precision Livestock Farming ‘05 by S. Cox Pdf

"Precision Livestock Farming presents the latest scientific results from worldwide research, field studies and practical application. The book contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the 2nd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming.The major topics in the book are animal welfare; food quality (including traceability of origin) and environmental pollution (including treatment of animal waste). The wide range of research topics reported will be a valuable resource for researchers, advisors, teachers and professionals in agriculture long after the conference has finished."

Author : William S. Marras,Waldemar Karwowski
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420003642

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Interventions, Controls, and Applications in Occupational Ergonomics by William S. Marras,Waldemar Karwowski Pdf

Completely revised and updated, taking the scientific rigor to a whole new level, the second edition of the Occupational Ergonomics Handbook is now available in two volumes. This new organization demonstrates the enormous amount of advances that have occurred in the field since the publication of the first edition. The editors have brought together

Author : Krzysztof R. Kozlowski
Publisher : Springer
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781846284052

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Robot Motion and Control by Krzysztof R. Kozlowski Pdf

This book presents recent results in robot motion and control. Twenty papers presented at the Fourth International Workshop on Robot Motion and Control held in 2004 have been expanded. The authors of these papers were carefully selected and represent leading institutions in this field. The book covers nonlinear control of nonholonomic systems and legged robots as well as trajectory planning for these systems, topics not covered in previous books.

Author : J. Matthews,A. A. Knight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : CORNELL:31924003629064

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Ergonomics in Agricultural Equipment Design by J. Matthews,A. A. Knight Pdf

Author : George Dassios
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 981024391X

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Scattering Theory and Biomedical Engineering Modelling and Applications by George Dassios Pdf

This book addresses issues of scattering theory and biomedical engineering, as well as methodological approaches and tools from related scientific areas such as applied mathematics, mechanics, numerical analysis, and signal and image processing.

Author : H.K. Purwadaria
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : CORNELL:31924086755133

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Intelligent Control for Agricultural Applications 2001 by H.K. Purwadaria Pdf

This Proceedings contains the papers presented at the second IFAC-CIGR Workshop on Intelligent Control For Agricultural Applications, held in Bali, Indonesia, 22-24 August 2001. The workshop provided a forum for the presentation and discussion of new results and approaches in the area of intelligent control application in agriculture and industry. The topics covered in the Proceedings range from precision farming to applications of control, neural networks and fuzzy algorithms in greenhouse technology, agricultural production and industrial processes. Also covered are quality evaluation using non-destructive methods such as ultrasonic, visible light and near infrared reflectance (NIR), as well as agricultural commodities, including fishery products as well as plants. Altogether over 50 papers are presented, including keynote papers by leading world experts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Agricultural laborers
ISBN : UCBK:C069474377

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Simple Solutions by Anonim Pdf

Author : C. Lokhorst,P.W.G. Groot Koerkamp
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789086866632

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Precision livestock farming '09 by C. Lokhorst,P.W.G. Groot Koerkamp Pdf

Precision livestock farming is becoming ever more relevant as the agricultural industry struggles to come to terms with aspects such as animal welfare, animal disease, the environment, economics, traceability, robots and livestock management. Whilst some benefits have proved elusive, others contribute positively to today's agriculture. Research continues to be necessary and needs to be reported and disseminated to a wide audience. These proceedings contain the reviewed papers from the 4th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming. The papers reflect the wide range of disciplines that impinge upon precision livestock farming including feeding dairy, data quality, poultry and pig applications, livestock environment, wireless sensing, dairy fertility and calving management, animal identification, mastitis detection and locomotion. The broad range of research topics reported are a valuable resource for researchers, advisors, teachers and professionals in agriculture. Also note that the reviewed papers from the 7th European Conference on Precision Agriculture are presented in a companion publication.

Author : K. Kijima,T.I. Fossen
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822028686392

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Control Applications in Marine Systems 1998 by K. Kijima,T.I. Fossen Pdf

Fifty-four papers from the October 1998 conference discuss the latest achievements and trends in the fields of marine control systems, maneuvering models, navigation systems, traffic guidance and control systems, main engine and machinery control systems, safety and fault control systems, condition monitoring and quality control systems, and simulators. Sample topics are adaptive ship steering autopilot design with saturating and slew rate limiting actuator, a new type of marine governor considering pitch motion, robust polynomial eigenstructure assignment applied to an unmanned underwater vehicle, autopilot algorithms for high speed craft, Bayesian estimation of directional wave spectra based on ship motions, and real-time communication networks onboard ships. No subject index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Francisco Rodríguez,Manuel Berenguel,José Luis Guzmán,Armando Ramírez-Arias
Publisher : Springer
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319111346

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Modeling and Control of Greenhouse Crop Growth by Francisco Rodríguez,Manuel Berenguel,José Luis Guzmán,Armando Ramírez-Arias Pdf

A discussion of challenges related to the modeling and control of greenhouse crop growth, this book presents state-of-the-art answers to those challenges. The authors model the subsystems involved in successful greenhouse control using different techniques and show how the models obtained can be exploited for simulation or control design; they suggest ideas for the development of physical and/or black-box models for this purpose. Strategies for the control of climate- and irrigation-related variables are brought forward. The uses of PID control and feedforward compensators, both widely used in commercial tools, are summarized. The benefits of advanced control techniques—event-based, robust, and predictive control, for example—are used to improve on the performance of those basic methods. A hierarchical control architecture is developed governed by a high-level multiobjective optimization approach rather than traditional constrained optimization and artificial intelligence techniques. Reference trajectories are found for diurnal and nocturnal temperatures (climate-related setpoints) and electrical conductivity (fertirrigation-related setpoints). The objectives are to maximize profit, fruit quality, and water-use efficiency, these being encouraged by current international rules. Illustrative practical results selected from those obtained in an industrial greenhouse during the last eight years are shown and described. The text of the book is complemented by the use of illustrations, tables and real examples which are helpful in understanding the material. Modeling and Control of Greenhouse Crop Growth will be of interest to industrial engineers, academic researchers and graduates from agricultural, chemical, and process-control backgrounds.

Author : Khaled Elleithy,Tarek Sobh,Ausif Mahmood,Magued Iskander,Mohammad A. Karim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402052613

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Advances in Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering by Khaled Elleithy,Tarek Sobh,Ausif Mahmood,Magued Iskander,Mohammad A. Karim Pdf

The conference proceedings of: International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation (IETA 05) International Conference on Telecommunications and Networking (TeNe 05) International Conference on Engineering Education, Instructional Technology, Assessment, and E-learning (EIAE 05) include a set of rigorously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in the areas of: Industrial Electronics, Technology and Automation, Telecommunications, Networking, Engineering Education, Instructional Technology and e-Learning. The three conferences, (IETA 05, TENE 05 and EIAE 05) were part of the International Joint Conference on Computer, Information, and System Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE 2005). CISSE 2005, the World's first Engineering/Computing and Systems Research E-Conference was the first high-caliber Research Conference in the world to be completely conducted online in real-time via the internet. CISSE received 255 research paper submissions and the final program included 140 accepted papers, from more than 45 countries. The whole concept and format of CISSE 2005 was very exciting and ground-breaking. The powerpoint presentations, final paper manuscripts and time schedule for live presentations over the web had been available for 3 weeks prior to the start of the conference for all registrants, so they could pick and choose the presentations they want to attend and think about questions that they might want to ask. The live audio presentations were also recorded and are part of the permanent CISSE archive, which includes all power point presentations, papers and recorded presentations. All aspects of the conference were managed on-line; not only the reviewing, submissions and registration processes; but also the actual conference. Conference participants - authors, presenters and attendees - only needed an internet connection and sound available on their computers in order to be able to contribute and participate in this international ground-breaking conference. The on-line structure of this high-quality event allowed academic professionals and industry participants to contribute work and attend world-class technical presentations based on rigorously refereed submissions, live, without the need for investing significant travel funds or time out of the office. Suffice to say that CISSE received submissions from more than 50 countries, for whose researchers, this opportunity presented a much more affordable, dynamic and well-planned event to attend and submit their work to, versus a classic, on-the-ground conference. The CISSE conference audio room provided superb audio even over low speed internet connections, the ability to display PowerPoint presentations, and cross-platform compatibility (the conferencing software runs on Windows, Mac, and any other operating system that supports Java). In addition, the conferencing system allowed for an unlimited number of participants, which in turn granted CISSE the opportunity to allow all participants to attend all presentations, as opposed to limiting the number of available seats for each session. The implemented conferencing technology, starting with the submission & review system and ending with the online conferencing capability, allowed CISSE to conduct a very high quality, fulfilling event for all participants. See: www.cissee2005.org, sections: IETA, TENE, EIAE