Essays about: "aerial spraying"

Found 4 essays containing the words aerial spraying.

  1. 1. Weed Detection in UAV Images of Cereal Crops with Instance Segmentation

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Arina Gromova; [2021]
    Keywords : computer vision; deep learning; CNN; mask R-CNN; weed detection;

    Abstract : Modern weeding is predominantly carried out by spraying whole fields with toxic pesticides, a process that accomplishes the main goal of eliminating weeds, but at a cost of the local environment. Weed management systems based on AI solutions enable more targeted actions, such as site-specific spraying, which is essential in reducing the need for chemicals. READ MORE

  3. 2. A greener peace: Ensuring environmental sustainability in post-conflict Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Alejandro Valencia; [2019]
    Keywords : Deforestation; substitution of illicit crops; alternative development; environmental justice; glyphosate; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Despite its small size Colombia hosts 10% of the planet’s biodiversity, in the over 53% of its territory which is covered by different types of tropical and Andean forests. However, decades of war have had devastating effects on the country’s environment, which is threatened with deforestation for the clearing for agriculture areas, mostly for illegal crops; as well as on its population, which has seen forced displacement of an estimated 8. READ MORE

  4. 3. "Den kemiska bekämpningen av skadlig lövskog har öppnat helt nya vyer för skogsbruket" : flygbesprutning med herbicider i Arjeplog 1953-1978

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Sandra Laestander; [2015]
    Keywords : herbicider; skogsbruk; skogsstruktur; flygbesprutning; lövträd; norra Sverige; fenoxisyror; skogshistoria; herbicides; forestry; forest structure; aerial spraying; deciduous trees; northern Sweden; phenoxy acids; forest history;

    Abstract : Attityden gentemot lövträd och lövskog i norra Sverige började förändras i mitten av 1900-talet. Tidigare var lövträden en resurs inom det agrara samhället, men genom det industriella skogsbrukets utveckling började man alltmer betrakta lövträden som ett problem. READ MORE

  5. 4. Risk characterization of children exposed to aerial sprayings of Mancozeb and ETU - A case study in a banana village, Costa Rica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Hanna Arvidsson; Karin Hallén; [2008]
    Keywords : Health risk assessment; ETU; Mancozeb; probabilistic risk assessment; pesticide exposure; children exposure; biological monitoring; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Aerial spraying is common procedure at banana plantations in Costa Rica even though the plantations often are situated very close to villages. The fungicide Mancozeb, which is metabolized into the more toxic substance ETU, is one of the pesticides used in aerial sprayings. READ MORE