Browsing by Author "Gil Moya, Emilio"
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A novel methodology for water-sensitive papers analysis focusing on the segmentation of overlapping droplets to better characterize deposition pattern
(2024-02)
Article
Open AccessWater-sensitive papers (WSPs), as an artificial target, have been generally used to evaluate spray quality in pesticide applications. Though many tools were available to analyze WSPs, they were not effective in processing ... -
Advanced spraying systems to improve pesticide saving and reduce spray drift for apple orchards
(Springer Nature, 2023-05-18)
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Open AccessNew spraying systems embedded with different technologies have been developed for pesticide application in 3D crops. However, while applied to specific tree crops, the potential spray drift mitigation for advanced spraying ... -
Advanced technologies for the improvement of spray application techniques in spanish viticulture: an overview
(2014-01-02)
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Open AccessSpraying techniques have been undergoing continuous evolution in recent decades. This paper presents part of the research work carried out in Spain in the field of sensors for characterizing vineyard canopies and monitoring ... -
Advances in developing a new test method to assess spray drift potential from air blast sprayers
(2017-01-01)
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Open AccessDrift is one of the most important issues to consider for realising sustainable pesticide sprays. This study proposes and tests an alternative methodology for quantifying the drift potential (DP) of air blast sprayers, ... -
Advice for the functional inspection of the dusters
(2018)
Conference report
Open AccessIt is estimated that about 200000 dusters are actually in use in Europe, especially in the Southern zone. As required the EU Directive 128/2009/EC, this type of machines, employed mainly for distributing dry sulfur dust ... -
Agricultura de precisión
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010)
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Agricultura de precisión
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010)
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Agricultura de precisión
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010)
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Agricultura de precisión: principios fundamentales y aplicaciones
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010)
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Agricultural spray inspection according to ISO 16122: Part II—Determination of the state of use and conservation of agricultural sprayersc
(2019-08-15)
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Open AccessConsidering the need to reduce environmental contamination and uplift the effectiveness and quality of pesticide application, this work had the goal to determine the conditions of use and conservation of agricultural ... -
Air-pinch PWM valve to regulate flow rate of hollow-cone nozzles for variable-rate sprayers
(2023-01-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyElectric pulse width modulation (PWM) solenoid valves are commonly used to regulate nozzle flow rates to achieve precision variable-rate spray applications. However, some pesticide formulations, such as wettable powders ... -
Application of an acoustic doppler velocimeter to analyse the performance of the hydraulic agitation system of an agricultural sprayer
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2018-11-01)
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Open AccessAn acoustic Doppler velocimeter (ADV) was used to analyse the impact of an agricultural sprayer’s agitation system settings on fluid velocities inside the tank. A 3000 L capacity sprayer equipped with a 4-nozzle hydraulic ... -
Assessment of biowaste composting process for industrial support tool development through macro data approach
(2020-03-27)
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Open AccessThis study aims to assess composting efficiency and quality of compost through the study of the parameters of the Catalan Waste Agency (ARC) data-base by developing indicators useful for industrial sector. The study includes ... -
Assessment of canopy characteristics in vineyard from vigour maps obtained using UAV and satellite imagery
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-03-19)
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Open AccessCanopy characterisation is a key factor for the success and efficiency of the pesticide application process in vineyards. Canopy measurements to determine the optimal volume rate are currently conducted manually, which is ... -
Assessment of map based variable rate strategies for copper reduction in hedge vineyards
(2023-04)
Article
Open AccessReduction of Plant Protection Products (PPP) has become a priority in agriculture, led by European directives and regulations due to the negative impacts and social awareness that pesticides have raised in the population. ... -
Assessment of the influence of the nozzle’s pattern and spray distance on vertical spray profile.
(Association of Applied Biologists, 2022)
Conference report
Open AccessThe European Green Deal strategy pursues the reduction of pesticide use by 50%. Spray application techniques are one of the key points to accomplish this objective. In bush and tree crops, the proper adjustment of the ... -
Attenuation and soil biodegradation of fungicides by using vegetated buffer strips in vineyards during a simulated rainfall–runoff event
(Springer, 2023-06-22)
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Open AccessRainfall–runoff events occurring in vineyard fields can result in pesticide ground losses and the subsequent pollution of surface water bodies, derivate from the crop protection spray applications. In this study, the ... -
Biopesticides as alternatives to reduce the use of copper in Spanish and Portuguese viticulture: Main trends in adoption
(2023-11)
Article
Open AccessThe traditional use of copper as a fungicide in vineyards has raised concerns among authorities as it increases environmental pollution. As a result, new regulations have been enacted to reduce the use of plant protection ...
