A survey of recent advances in fractional order control for time delay systems [PDF]
Several papers reviewing fractional order calculus in control applications have been published recently. These papers focus on general tuning procedures, especially for the fractional order proportional integral derivative controller.
Birs, Isabela Roxana +3 more
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Developing Ubiquitous Sensor Network Platform Using Internet of Things: Application in Precision Agriculture [PDF]
The application of Information Technologies into Precision Agriculture methods has clear benefits. Precision Agriculture optimises production efficiency, increases quality, minimises environmental impact and reduces the use of resources (energy, water ...
Ferrandez-Pastor, Francisco-Javier +4 more
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Smart Irrigation and Temperature Control for a Greenhouse System [PDF]
Now a days it’s a great challenge for the farmers to irrigate the crops in a correct time. This project is designed with the aim to facilitate the farmer or gardener to engage in green house systems and to improve agricultural technology. In order to reduce continuous monitoring of the soil parameters, excess time consumption for the farmers and ...
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Comparative Study of smart irrigation control in greenhouses [PDF]
With greenhouses it is possible to increase crop production and reduce significantly the water use. Additionally advancements in electronics and shortage of water have led to the development of “smart” or adaptive irrigation controllers that adjust the ...
Machado, Rui Manuel +3 more
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Choosing the right microcontroller: A comparison of 8-bit Atmel, Microchip and Freescale MCUs [PDF]
When choosing a microcontroller there are many options, so which platform should you choose? There is little independent information available to help engineers decide which platform might best suit their needs and most designers tend to stick with the ...
Jones, Mark Hedley +2 more
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Smart System for Bicarbonate Control in Irrigation for Hydroponic Precision Farming [PDF]
Improving the sustainability in agriculture is nowadays an important challenge. The automation of irrigation processes via low-cost sensors can to spread technological advances in a sector very influenced by economical costs. This article presents an auto-calibrated pH sensor able to detect and adjust the imbalances in the pH levels of the nutrient ...
Carlos Cambra +3 more
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Dynamic Morphing of Smart Trusses and Mechanisms Using Fuzzy and Neuro-Fuzzy Techniques
In the present investigation, the principles of dynamic morphing of smart truss structures and mechanisms are discussed. A possible way in order to find the optimal geometry of the structure for the enhancement of structural performance in terms of ...
Georgios K. Tairidis +2 more
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Human-in-the-Loop Model Predictive Control of an Irrigation Canal [PDF]
Until now, advanced model-based control techniques have been predominantly employed to control problems that are relatively straightforward to model. Many systems with complex dynamics or containing sophisticated sensing and actuation elements can be ...
Camacho, Eduardo F. +4 more
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Simulation of Automated Irrigation ON-OFF Controller Based on Evapotranspiration Analysis [PDF]
Climate change tends to be extreme that have a negative impact on the productivity of agriculture business. An automated system is one attempt to solve the problem.
Hidayatno, A. (Achmad) +3 more
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Ensuring Urban Water Security in Water-Scarce Regions of the United States [PDF]
On December 11-13, 2013, The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread, along with partner ReNUWit, convened experts from different parts of the country to discuss the implications of chronic and episodic water scarcity on our nation's water infrastructure ...
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