Intelligent Agriculture: Developing a System for Monitoring and Controlling Production

Gonzalo Maldonado-Guzmán
Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico

Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes
University of Derby, UK

Lizeth Itziguery Solano-Romo
Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico


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Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781789738469
Published:
Publisher:
Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:
208 pages - 129 x 198mm
Series:
Emerald Points
List price £45.99 List price €53.99 List price $71.99

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Intelligent Agriculture: Developing a System for Monitoring and Controlling Production examines the development of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology designed to monitor and control agriculture production.  

The book is divided into four sections which illustrate the innovative technology of this product. Section One explores the consumer's discovery of the product and includes a benchmark analysis of the WSN against other similar technologies alongside a technological roadmap, intellectual property analysis and value proposal. Sections Two and Three demonstrate the development of WSN technology in relation to system architecture and software application. Finally, Section Four outlines concept activities used to test the WSN technology and its solutions. 

An illuminating resource for academics and professionals within the fields of agriculture and agribusiness, this volume will also serve as a helpful guide for other technological sectors as a reference for the development of new technologies.

FIRST PART: CONSUMER DISCOVERY 
1.1. Introduction 
1.2. Benchmark Analysis Against Other Similar Technologies 
1.3. Technological Roadmap 
1.4. Intellectual Property Analysis 
1.5. Value Proposal 
SECOND PART: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 
2.1. Introduction 
2.2. Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) 
2.2.1. Sensors 
2.2.2. Sink Nodes 
2.2.3. Solar Panels 
2.3. Hardware Brain 
THIRD PART: SOFTWARE AND APLICATIONS 
3.1. Introduction 
3.2. Software 
3.3. Software Design 
3.4. Application Screenshots 
FOURTH PART: AGROTECNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 
4.1. Introduction 
4.2. Aim and Objectives 
4.3. Proof of Concept Activities 
4.3.1. Measuring Outside Temperature and Humidity 
4.3.2. Measuring Electrical Conductivity, Moisture and Temperature of the Soil 
4.3.3. Measuring Global Radiation 
4.4. Demonstration of Smart Farming Network 
4.4.1. Software Used During Network Testing 
4.4.2. Graphical Representation of Results Collecting from each Sensor Used During the Demonstration 
4.4.3. Software for Setting Real Time Clock 
4.5. Feasibility Analysis Including Protocol Updates and Proof to Continue with TRL4 and Beyond 
CONCLUSIONS
Gonzalo Maldonado-Guzmán is a Professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes in Mexico, working as Director of the Small and Medium Enterprises Observatory and Director of the Research and Postgraduate Studies Department. 
Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes is a Professor of Operations Management and Head of the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement at the University of Derby, UK. He combines his knowledge, expertise and industrial experience in operations management to help organizations achieve excellence in their internal functions and supply chains. 
Lizeth Itziguery Solano-Romo is a Professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes in Mexico. Her areas of research include information technology management, IT use and adoption, and digital marketing in SMEs.

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