Precision Agriculture Equipment and Field Application

A.Y. 2024/2025
6
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/09
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Depth understanding of the technological aspects underlying the interconnection between farm information systems and the automation systems adopted in machinery and equipment.
Be familiar with the characteristics and management methods of technological systems enabling precision farming operations.
To know the prospects of robotic technologies in agriculture.
Expected learning outcomes
Be able to identify the most suitable precision agriculture technological solutions based on specific farm needs.
Know how to use examples of computer platforms to manage, configure, and interface with major precision agriculture systems adopted in tractor and farm machinery.
Develop simple programming algorithms for precision agriculture systems implemented in operational machinery for the distribution of production factors.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
AGR/09 - AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MECHANIZATION - University credits: 6
Field activity: 8 hours
Computer room practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 36 hours
Shifts:
Turno
Professors: Calcante Aldo, Oberti Roberto
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment only
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Engineering area
Reception:
make an appointment
via Celoria 2 - Building 10: Ingegneria Agraria