Applications of IoT Technology in Intelligent Farms
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer Science & Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2024 | Viewed by 857
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Interests: wireless sensors networks; precision agriculture; smart cities; indoor localization using wireless networks; 5G & 6G ecosystem to support IoE
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Interests: remote sensing; precision agriculture; in-field data processing; remote monitoring; UAV; UAS; precision forestry; sensors and data processing; human–computer interfaces; augmented reality; virtual reality; embedded systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology into precision agriculture has revolutionized the way farming is approached, and has enhanced our ability to make data-driven decisions for more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. The use of interconnected devices, sensors, and data analytics within the agricultural context has opened up exciting possibilities for optimizing resource utilization, enhancing crop yields, and minimizing environmental damage.
In this rapidly evolving field, we invite researchers and experts to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue, entitled "Applications of IoT Technology in Intelligent Farms". This Special Issue aims to showcase innovative research, methodologies, and applications that leverage IoT technologies to address challenges and explore opportunities within precision agriculture.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to, the following:
- IoT-enabled sensor networks for real-time environmental monitoring in agricultural contexts.
- Integration of drones and autonomous vehicles equipped with IoT devices for precision agriculture tasks.
- Data fusion and analytics from heterogeneous IoT data sources for decision support in precision agriculture practices.
- Smart irrigation systems and water management using IoT solutions.
- IoT-based applications for pest and disease monitoring and early detection in crops.
- Edge computing and AI-enabled IoT solutions for on-site data processing in precision agriculture.
- Blockchain applications to enhance traceability and transparency in agricultural supply chains.
- Energy-efficient IoT devices and communication protocols for agricultural monitoring systems.
- Scalability, security, and privacy considerations in IoT deployments for precision agriculture.
Submissions should present original research, reviews, or conceptual frameworks that contribute to the advancement of IoT technologies in the context of precision agriculture. We welcome both theoretical and practical contributions, with an emphasis on real-world applications and experimental validations.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Serôdio
Dr. Emanuel Peres
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- precision agriculture
- IoT/ IoE
- AI-enabled IoT solutions
- WSN
- cloud and edge computing
- smart farming
- advanced agriculture practices
- data fusion and analytics IoT methodologies
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