Title :
Application of microwave techniques in agricultural research
Author :
Kraszewski, Andrzej W. ; Nelson, Stuart O.
Author_Institution :
US Dept. of Agric., Athens, GA, USA
Abstract :
Microwave techniques, methods and instrumentation can be utilized to increase and improve efficiency of crop production and enhance crop quality. Some examples of successful applications of microwaves in agriculture are presented, and future prospects are discussed. The applications of microwave reflected waves for agricultural purposes discussed are related mainly to various applications of radar
Keywords :
agriculture; microwave imaging; radar theory; remote sensing by radar; agricultural research; crop production efficiency; crop quality; microwave instrumentation; microwave methods; microwave techniques; radar applications; Agriculture; Crops; Dielectric losses; Dielectric materials; Ionizing radiation; Microwave technology; Microwave theory and techniques; Moisture measurement; Permittivity; Production;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 1995. Proceedings., 1995 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Rio de Janeiro
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2674-1
DOI :
10.1109/SBMOMO.1995.509608
