Track: Agriculture
Small Farms, Big Problems: GIS and Remote Sensing Applications to Limited Resource Farming Operations
Michael MoellerDr. Jeff Wragg , Dr. Cassandra Coombs
Small farms have limited resources available to them such as technology associated with precision farming. To assist limited resource farmers (LRFs) in our area, we are developing a GIS that will combine physical aspects of the farm (soil type, pH, etc.) with remotely sensed data to assess crop health. Previsual crop stress is detected using radio-controlled aircraft and near-infrared narrow-band sensors. These data can give vital warning of incipient crop damage. Combined in a GIS, the LRF will have a management tool that can potentially lower operational costs and reduce environmental impacts.
Michael Moeller
University of Charleston
58 Coming St.
Charleston, SC 29424
USA
Telephone: 803-953-4969
Fax: 803-953-5446
E-mail: moellerm@juno.com