Computer applications in agricultural environments /

Computer Applications in Agricultural Environments talks about the influence of computers on the industry of agriculture. The text explains how computers help to simplify calculations and other duties related to the field. The book's 21 chapters revolve around the relationship of computers, agr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Easter School in Agricultural Science
Otros Autores: Clark, J. A. (Jeremy Austin), 1938-, Gregson, K., Saffell, R. A.
Formato: Electrónico Congresos, conferencias eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Boston : Butterworths, 1987.
Temas:
Greenhouses > Environmental engineering > Data processing > Congresses.
Greenhouses > Climate > Data processing > Congresses.
Animal housing > Environmental engineering > Data processing > Congresses.
Animal housing > Climate > Data processing > Congresses.
Food industry and trade > Data processing > Congresses.
Serres > Technique de l'environnement > Informatique > Congr�es.
Serres > Climat > Informatique > Congr�es.
Animaux > Logement > Technique de l'environnement > Informatique > Congr�es.
Animaux > Logement > Climat > Informatique > Congr�es.
Aliments > Industrie et commerce > Informatique > Congr�es.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > General.
Animal housing > Climate > Data processing.
Animal housing > Environmental engineering > Data processing.
Food industry and trade > Data processing.
Greenhouses > Climate > Data processing.
Greenhouses > Environmental engineering > Data processing.
Agricultura (processamento de dados;congressos)
Computa�c�ao aplicada (congressos)
Agricultural industries > Applications of computer systems
Congress
Conference papers and proceedings.
Actes de congr�es.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover; Computer Applications in Agricultural Environments; Copyright Page; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Table of Contents; CHAPTER 1. ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS OF GREENHOUSE CLIMATE CONTROLLERS; Introduction; Models for GCFFC temperature control; Control of the greenhouse temperature; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 2. THE MODELLING AND CONTROL OF NUTRIENT FILM SYSTEMS; Introduction; A control model for the NFT system; Initial thoughts on control system design; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; CHAPTER 3. THE USE OF A PET MICROCOMPUTER IN RAINFALL INTERCEPTION STUDIES OF HEATHLAND
  • IntroductionEquipment; Operating the system; Calculations; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; CHAPTER 4. MONITORING SOIL WATER CONTENT; Introduction; The instrument; Comparative results; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 5. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMPUTER-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OF GLASSHOUSES; Introduction; Measurements within the glasshouse; Interfacing to the computer; Computer; Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 6. A DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER NETWORK TO MONITOR AND CONTROL THE NIAE RESEARCH GREENHOUSES; Introduction; The microcomputers; The central computer; Communication
  • Data collection and storageExperimental results; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; CHAPTER 7. DISTRIBUTED MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL FOR SIMULATED TROPICAL CLIMATES; Introduction; Criteria; Hardware design; Software; Integer arithmetic; Look-up tables; Handshaking; Data printout; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; CHAPTER 8. CONTROL OF SOLAR AIR SYSTEMS IN AGRICULTURE; Introduction; Essentials of a solar air heating system; Control requirements; The performance of solar air systems; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; CHAPTER 9. COMPUTER CONTROL OF CROP DRYING
  • Environment of crop dryingOptimizing drying; Crop-drying systems; Transducers; Interfacing transducers to computers; Computer control systems; Commercial systems; Research; Summary; References; CHAPTER 10. COMPUTER SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF GRAIN DRYING; Introduction; Modelling the drying process; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 11. COMPUTER CONTROL OF SULPHUR DIOXIDE FUMIGATION IN A STUDY OF CROP RESPONSE TO POLLUTION; Introduction; The Sutton Bonington system; Variations during the fumigation period; Interpretation of crop results; Acknowledgement; References
  • CHAPTER 12. THE USE OF COMPUTERS IN CANNINGIntroduction; Cooking/sterilizing operation; Microcomputers applied to retort control; Future trends; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 13 .COMPUTER CONTROL OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN ANIMAL HOUSING; Introduction; The animal housing environment; Control systems; Conventional and computer-based systems; A computer-based system; Practical applications; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 14. COMPUTER CONTROL OF BROILER HOUSE VENTILATION AND HEATING; Introduction; Ventilation control; Brooding heat; References

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