Download or read book Coping with Water Scarcity written by Luis Santos Pereira and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-22 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the main problems confronting the world of the 21st Century is a shortage of water. There is already severe scarcity in many regions of the world, causing tremendous problems for local populations and indeed entire societies. There is insufficient water available for the production of food to alleviate poverty and starvation; the lack of water hampers industrial, urban and tourism development, forcing restrictions on other sectors, especially agriculture; health problems arise as the deterioration of ground and surface waters favours water-borne diseases, which flourish in the absence of decent water distribution and sewerage systems. Water conflicts still arise in areas under stress, while water for nature has become a vanishing priority in such zones. This book is a guide to the establishment of regional and/or local guidelines for developing and implementing new ideas for coping with water scarcity. The basic premise underlying the book is that water scarcity will persist, so personal, human and society-wide skills will be needed to cope with it while living in harmony with the necessary environmental constraints. The book provides basic information to assist decision makers, water managers, engineers, agronomists, social scientists and other professions (and their students) in formulating coherent, hopefully harmonious and consolidated views on the issue. Guidelines are also given for introducing the general public to the concept of water scarcity and how to deal with it.

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Smart Agriculture written by Shanwen Zhang and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart agriculture combines modern science and technology with agricultural cultivation, to achieve unmanned, automatic, intelligent management of agricultural production, such as intelligent irrigation, intelligent fertilization, and intelligent spraying. It is the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoTs) in the field of modern agriculture. Agricultural AI (AAI) is the application of various information technologies and their cross-application in the field of agriculture, including intelligent equipment, IoTs, agricultural unmanned aerial vehicle, intelligent perception, deep learning, digital twin network, expert systems, agricultural cognitive computing, etc. With the rapid development of smart agriculture, agricultural applications combined with deep learning are quite common, such as crop disease-pest detection, growth environment monitoring, automatic crop picking, unmanned farm management, etc. Edge computing can provide efficient and reliable new data processing solutions for multi-scenario and complex tasks in agriculture. At present, cloud computing, deep learning and digital twinning have been widely used in agricultural fields, such as plant identification and detection, pest diagnosis and recognition, remote sensing regional classification and monitoring, fruit carrier detection and agricultural product classification, animal identification and posture detection, etc.

Download or read book Geospatial Science for Smart Land Management written by Walter Timo de Vries and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responsible land distribution in Asia, with ever-increasing limitations in space, requires the use of smart technologies, sophisticated models, intelligent algorithms, and big data repositories. This book presents new land management perspectives and fit-for-purpose, flexible, dynamic, and effective solutions for land management and land administration problems. Written by global experts from different Asian countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, etc., all these cases demonstrate how and why the uptake of geospatial technologies is booming and how to handle land scarcity and competing spatial interests in both urban and rural areas in Asia. FEATURES Summarizes trends of geospatial technologies in Asia Describes and applies leading-edge geospatial models Explains fit-for-purpose digital land administration Provides case studies and examples that include the use of smart land management tools Helps readers advance their understanding of geospatial and land management science Truly an interdisciplinary book, this text is a practical guide for an array of readers, such as practitioners in public and private companies involved in both geospatial and land management applications, as well as graduate students, researchers, academics, and professionals working in land administration, land management, spatial planning, real estate studies, geosciences, geoinformatics, and geodesy.

Download or read book IoT for Beginners written by Vibha Soni and published by BPB Publications. This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crunch all you want as the Internet of Things is the best technology around us. KEY FEATURES ● An extensive explanation of concepts, associated hardware, and software with numerous examples. ● Detailed illustrations describing various IoT principles and applications. ● Integration of IoT into a business model, including the associated risks and benefits. DESCRIPTION This book, 'IoT for Beginners', covers all of the fundamental concepts necessary to comprehend IoT and its various aspects. It provides an in-depth understanding of the role of IoT in routine activities and at the business front. The book introduces the fundamental concepts, characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks of the IoT. The book covers all the related hardware, software, protocols, platforms, standards, and programming languages. The book provides a comprehensive explanation of various IoT devices and applications in multiple industries. It explains the security requirements, architecture, challenges, and standards associated with the IoT using various use-cases. The book also highlights opportunities, challenges, and evergreen IoT projects. After reading this book, readers will understand IoT technology, its core building blocks, associated software, and platforms. The readers can put their newfound knowledge to use and make a good start with a career in IoT and edge devices. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Demonstrate the various characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks of IoT. ● Acquaint yourself with the architecture, components, and a variety of IoT devices. ● Decrypt the operation of IoT devices and technologies. ● Investigate future opportunities, challenges, and enduring IoT projects. ● Acquaint yourself with the working protocols and security features of IoT. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for students, tech professionals, and all those who are eager to learn and use IoT in their personal and professional lives and build careers around IoT technologies. Basic computer and Internet knowledge would be an added advantage. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Basics of IoT 2. Characteristics and Benefits 3. Understanding IoT Workings 4. IoT Tools and Architectures 5. IoT Devices 6. IoT Applications 7. IoT and Business 8. IoT Today and Future 9. IoT and Security 10. IoT Projects

Download or read book Competition for Water Resources written by Jadwiga R Ziolkowska and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Competition for Water Resources: Experiences and Management Approaches in the U.S. and Europe addresses the escalation of global issues regarding water scarcity and the necessary, cost-effective strategies that must be put in place in order to deal with escalating water crisis. The book evaluates use and competition for water resources in the U.S. and Europe, emphasizing the problems and challenges of dealing with tradeoffs in water. In addition, the book discusses water management strategies that can be used to optimize water use and allocation, mitigate water scarcity, and adapt to water scarcity. Supplementing the numerous case studies, the book includes lessons learned from applying specific strategies and approaches. This comprehensive overview and comparison of management practices across two continents is an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and educators in water. - Provides a national and regional perspective through the use of country specific case study examples - Includes a comparative analysis between the U.S. and Europe, illustrating experiences in water management from two sides of the Atlantic - Covers interdisciplinary topics related to water, such as agriculture and energy

Download or read book Advanced Systems for Environmental Monitoring IoT and the application of Artificial Intelligence written by Jamal Mabrouki and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence and IoT Based Technologies for Sustainable Farming and Smart Agriculture written by Tomar, Pradeep and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As technology continues to saturate modern society, agriculture has started to adopt digital computing and data-driven innovations. This emergence of “smart” farming has led to various advancements in the field, including autonomous equipment and the collection of climate, livestock, and plant data. As connectivity and data management continue to revolutionize the farming industry, empirical research is a necessity for understanding these technological developments. Artificial Intelligence and IoT-Based Technologies for Sustainable Farming and Smart Agriculture provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of critical technological solutions within the farming industry. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as crop monitoring, precision livestock farming, and agronomic data processing, this book is ideally designed for farmers, agriculturalists, product managers, farm holders, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, industrialists, governmental professionals, researchers, academicians, and students seeking current research on technological applications within agriculture and farming.

Download or read book Precision Agriculture written by Qamar Zaman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-05-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precision Agriculture: Evolution, Insights and Emerging Trends presents a complete guide from foundational concepts to the economic, commercial and environmental implications of the approach. Showcasing recent research improvements, future trends, and highlighting innovative use of machine vision, artificial intelligence, UAVs, drones, IoT and data analytics to promote sustainable agriculture, the book brings the reader up-to-date with understanding and implementing this targeted practice. From the basic elements of agronomy to insights on reflectance and remote sensing indices, chapters use summary abstracts, case studies and real-world examples of implementing the tools of precision agriculture (PA) to demonstrate the latest advances. It includes explanations on the origin of the intra-plot variability of a culture (spatial and temporal), different types of existing sensors, controllers and site-specific management. The book further explores yield monitoring, weed, disease and pest control, automated irrigation systems, PA tools for variable rate application of inputs within the field, and data processing methods. By also exploring the economic profitability of precision farming approaches, and its utility for sustainable agriculture, Precision Agriculture: Evolution, Insights and Emerging Trends is a truly comprehensive view of this important approach to improving global agriculture production. Scientists, researchers, policymakers, graduate and postgraduate students, and engineers in the related fields of agriculture, computer science and engineering will benefit from this book. - Addresses soil, machinery, plants, irrigation, sensors, UAVs and more - Explores current and future technologies in the field of Precision Agriculture - Details comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for governments and other policymakers to incentivize and promote precision agriculture technology

Download or read book Applying Drone Technologies and Robotics for Agricultural Sustainability written by Raj, Pethuru and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-01-09 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many industries are affected by the growing advancements and stability of the internet of things (IoT) technologies and tools. These include the agricultural fields. With such advancements, decision-enabling agricultural field data gets gathered and transmitted meticulously through numerous IoT sensors and devices deployed in agricultural fields and their surroundings. Further study on these technologies is required to ensure they are utilized appropriately within the field. Applying Drone Technologies and Robotics for Agricultural Sustainability conveys the latest trends and transitions happening in the digital space in order to fulfill the varying needs and sentiments of the agriculture domain. Covering key topics such as deep learning, robots, sustainability, and smart farming, this premier reference source is ideal for industry professionals, farmers, computer scientists, policymakers, researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Water Economics Management and Demand written by T. Franks and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book forms the proceedings of the 18th European conference on irrigation and drainage. Water is not a free commodity, and demand is becoming more and more intense for its allocation. This book focuses on the role of irrigation and drainage in the debate on water, and will be used by planners, designers and policy makers internationally.

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Download or read book AGI Architects Building a Symbiotic Civilization with Superintelligent Systems written by Josh Luberisse and published by Fortis Novum Mundum. This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As artificial general intelligence (AGI) emerges from the realm of science fiction to become a tangible reality, the world stands on the brink of a transformative era. "AGI Architects: Building a Symbiotic Civilization with Superintelligent Systems" by Josh explores the potential of AGI-driven systems to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact in harmony with these powerful technologies. In this comprehensive and insightful book, Josh delves into the numerous applications of AGI-driven systems, from smart cities and sustainable agriculture to climate change mitigation and space exploration. Central to the discussion is the concept of a symbiotic civilization, where humans and AGI collaborate seamlessly, creating a world that is greater than the sum of its parts. Josh also addresses the challenges that come with the development and deployment of AGI-driven systems, such as ethical considerations, privacy and surveillance concerns, and governance issues. By offering insights and potential solutions, the book ensures that these technologies are developed and deployed in a manner that aligns with our values and promotes the well-being of all members of society. As we move toward a future where AGI-driven systems become an integral part of our lives, "AGI Architects" explores how we can prepare society for this symbiotic future, fostering the skills and mindset necessary for individuals to thrive in a world where humans and AGI work together. Join Josh on a journey of discovery, innovation, and collaboration as we explore the potential of AGI-driven systems and their implications for our world. This thought-provoking book will spark curiosity, inspire dialogue, and encourage readers to consider the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead in building a symbiotic civilization with superintelligent systems.

Download or read book Multi Agent Based Simulation XXIII written by Fabian Lorig and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-11 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed and revised selected papers from the 22nd International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2022, which took place virtually during May 8–9, 2022. The conference was originally planned to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, but had to change to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 11 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. They focus on finding efficient solutions to model complex social systems, in areas such as economics, management, organisational and social sciences in general.

Download or read book Soil Basics Management and Rhizosphere Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture written by Channarayappa C. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increase in global population, drastic changes in the environment, soil degradation and decrease in quality and quantity of agricultural productivity warranted us to adapt sustainable farming practices. This book focuses on soil health management and creating biased rhizosphere that can effectively augment the needs of sustainable agriculture.

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things in Smart Farming written by Mohamed Abdel-Basset and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad overview of the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) that can be used for smart farming applications, through either successful engineering or ground-breaking research. Among them, the highlighted tactics are soil management, water management, crop management, livestock management, harvesting, and the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) in smart farming. Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things in Smart Farming explores different types of smart framing systems for achieving sustainability goals in the real environment. The authors discuss the benefits of smart harvesting systems over traditional harvesting methods, including decreased labor requirements, increased crop yields, increased probabilities of successful harvests, enhanced visibility into crop health, and lower overall harvest and production costs. It explains and describes big data in terms of its potential five dimensions—volume, velocity, variety, veracity, and valuation—within the framework of smart farming. The authors also discuss the recent IoT technologies, such as fifth-generation networks, blockchain, and digital twining, to improve the sustainability and productivity of smart farming systems. The book identifies numerous issues that call for conceptual innovation and has the potential to progress machine learning (ML), resulting in significant impacts. As an illustration, the authors point out how smart farming offers an intriguing field for interpretable ML. The book then delves into the function of AI techniques, such as AI in accelerating the development of nano-enabled agriculture, thereby facilitating safe-by-design nanomaterials for various consumer products and medical applications. This book is for undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, and AI engineers who pursue a strong understanding of the practical methods of machine learning in the agriculture domain. Practitioners and stakeholders would be able to follow this book to understand the potential of ML in their farming projects and agricultural solutions. Features: • Explores different types of smart framing systems for achieving sustainability goals in the real environment • Explores ML-based analytics such as generative adversarial networks (GAN), autoencoders, computational imaging, and quantum computing • Examines the development of intelligent machines to provide solutions to real-world problems, emphasizing smart farming applications, which are not modeled or are extremely difficult to model mathematically • Emphasizes methods for better managing crops, soils, water, and livestock, urging investors and businesspeople to occupy the existing vacant market area • Discusses AI-empowered Nanotechnology for smart farming

Download or read book Convergence of Food Security Energy Security and Sustainable Agriculture written by David D. Songstad and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the interrelated fields of food security, energy security and sustainable agriculture as the key to a stable global agricultural platform and is arranged in six parts. The first part is focused on policy considerations relating to food and energy security and sustainable agriculture. The authors from this part include Former Under Secretary of Agriculture Gale Buchanan, Former Under Secretary of Energy Raymond Orbach (Chapter 1), Stephen Hughes, Bryan Moser and William Gibbons (Chapter 2) and Thomas Redick (Chapter 3). Part II addresses soil and water, which are two of the key components in secure and sustainable food production. Authors from this part are Jerry Hatfield (Chapter 4) and Mahbub Alam, Sharon Megdal et al. (Chapter 5). The third part covers sustainable and secure food production specifically addressing genetically modified traits in Chapter 6 (James McWilliams) and omega-3 fatty acids in Chapter 7 (Jay Whelan et al.). Agronomic implications relative to food security and sustainable agriculture are described in Part IV. Authors include Ravi Sripada, Pradip Das et al. (Chapter 8), Duska Stojsin, Kevin Matson and Richard Leitz (Chapter 9) and S.H. Lee, David Clay and Sharon Clay (Chapter 10). International sustainable agriculture and food security is addressed in Part V with authors Jeff Vitale and John Greenplate (Chapter 11), Julie Borlaug et al. (Chapter 12) and Sylvester Oikeh et al. (Chapter 13). The final part covers the use of chemicals in sustainable agriculture and food/energy security with Leonard Gianessi and Ashley Williams communicating the role of herbicides and Harold Reetz emphasizing the importance of fertilizers both in maximizing crop yields to maintain a sustainable secure source for food production.

Download or read book Precision Agriculture Technology for Crop Farming written by Qin Zhang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a review of precision agriculture technology development, followed by a presentation of the state-of-the-art and future requirements of precision agriculture technology. It presents different styles of precision agriculture technologies suitable for large scale mechanized farming; highly automated community-based mechanized production; and fully mechanized farming practices commonly seen in emerging economic regions. The book emphasizes the introduction of core technical features of sensing, data processing and interpretation technologies, crop modeling and production control theory, intelligent machinery and field robots for precision agriculture production.