Development of real-time laser-scanning system to detect tree canopy characteristics for variable-rate pesticide application
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Keywords: laser-scanning system, sensor, tree canopy, variable-rate spray, pesticide application efficiency, gridding volumes, calculation algorithm
DOI: 10.25165/j.ijabe.20171006.3140
Citation: Cai J C, Wang X, Song J, Wang S L, Yang S, Zhao C J. Development of real-time laser-scanning system to detect tree canopy characteristics for variable-rate pesticide application. Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2017; 10(6): 155–163.
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