Bøger af Pavan Kumar

This volume presents up-to-date information on technological advancements in climate smart farming systems, covering crop modeling, irrigation practices, spatial modeling and agricultural policy in the context of climate change. The book presents the main applications in climate smart agriculture through technological approaches including the primary agricultural dynamics, mitigation strategies for sustainable soil and crop security, climate smart solutions to improve soil health, and crop and livestock productivity. It will be useful for scientists, environmentalists, meteorologists, environmental consultants, and computing experts working in the areas of climate-smart agriculture though technological approaches.

The First Fully Functioning Robots The idea of self-operating or self-driving devices, sometimes known as autonomous machines or robots, has fascinated humans for generations. Machines with intelligence and free will have fascinated humans throughout history, from the mythological automatons of ancient Greece to the futuristic robots of science fiction. However, the conception of self-operating devices is not a fresh phenomenon. Its origins can be traced back centuries to numerous scientific and technical developments. Historical Origins The concept of self-operating machines has been around since antiquity. The Greek god of blacksmiths and workmanship, Hephaestus, is credited with inventing automata. These automata were frequently built to serve deities or carry out specific functions. Even if these automata existed only in folklore, they are nonetheless indicative of an early human interest in the concept of autonomous machines. The Middle Ages saw the development of mechanical gadgets like water clocks and astronomical equipment that relied on sophisticated gear mechanisms to operate autonomously. While not completely autonomous in the contemporary sense, these machines were crucial in setting the stage for the invention of autonomous vehicles in the centuries that followed. The Age of Industry Autonomous machines actually have their roots in the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s and 1900s. Significant technical and engineering progress during this time allowed for the creation of machines that could carry out formerly human-intensive activities with relative ease. The mechanized loom, which allowed textiles to be woven without continual human supervision, is often cited as a hallmark of this time period.

This edited book collates latest findings in the field of agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem management across the globe through selected case studies. The primary aim of the book is to cover agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem advancements in the field of agricultural resource management. The book explores a range of technologies that support sustainable use of resources and facilities, such as Natural Resource Management (NRM), Resource Conservation Technologies (RCTs), Integrated Farming System (IFS), Integrated Crop Management (ICM), Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), use of solar energy, promotion of agro-ecological zone specific agricultural production, application of climate resilient technologies, secondary agricultural practices and post-harvest technologies. Agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem not only contributes to overall growth of the economy but also reduces poverty by providing employment and food security to the majority of the population in the continent and thus it is the most inclusive growth sectors of the economy of Asian and African countries. The book is relevant for researchers and policy makes in the field of agriculture, food system research, ecology, agricultural diversification, resource management etc.

Natural resources not only contribute to overall growth of the economy but also help reduce poverty by providing employment and food security to populations on the continent, and is thus the most inclusive growth sector of the economy of Asian countries. Global weather and climate studies are also increasingly being considered a vital source of information to understand the earth's environment, in particular in the framework of weather and climate studies, land use transformation and human influence across these areas. Satellite earth observing systems provide a unique tool to monitor these changes. This book includes significant and up to date contributions in the field of sustainable natural resources conservation across the globe. While the range of applications and innovative techniques is constantly increasing, this book provides a summary of key case studies where satellite data offers critical information to help understand the causes and effects of those environmental changes, allowing us to reflect on how to minimize their negative impacts. This book is of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of remote sensing, geographical information, meteorology, and environmental sciences. Scientists and graduate to post-graduate-level students in environmental science will also find valuable information in this book.