The
High
Frequency
Passive
Bistatic
Radar
(HFPBR)
is
a
typical
two-base
radar
system
in
which
the
receiving
station,
transmitting
station
and
detection
area
are
located
at
long
distances
from
each
other.
Since
this
does
not
emit
signals
itself,
it
necessary
to
obtain
information
about
range
of
active
source
irradiation.
In
paper,
received
ground-sea
clutter
data
analyzed
representation
energy
distance-azimuth
two-dimensional
spectrogram.
Then,
watershed
algorithm
mathematical
morphology
used
smooth
binarize
matrix,
so
as
correct
estimate
irradiation
coverage
exogenous
energy.
experimental
results
highly
consistent
with
measured
data,
verifying
validity
accuracy
proposed
methodology.
Smart Agricultural Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100480 - 100480
Published: May 28, 2024
Plant
diseases
can
significantly
reduce
crop
yield
and
product
quality.
Visual
inspections
of
plants
by
human
observers
for
disease
identification
are
time-consuming,
costly,
prone
to
error.
Advances
in
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
have
created
opportunities
the
rapid
diagnosis
non-destructive
classification
plant
pathogens.
Several
machine
vision
techniques
been
developed
identify
classify
automatically
based
on
morphology
specific
symptoms.
The
use
deep
learning
models
has
achieved
acceptable
results,
but
they
require
large
datasets
training,
which
be
labor-intensive,
computationally
costly
This
problem
solved,
a
point,
using
data
augmentation
generative
AI
order
increase
size
datasets.
Furthermore,
combination
feature
extraction
was
used
accurate
detection
classification.
In
some
cases,
traditional
base
classifiers
trained
with
small
including
basic
shape,
color,
texture
features
feasible
efficient
diseases.
performance
such
depends
primarily
extracted
from
images;
therefore,
plays
vital
role
identifying
Feature
engineering,
process
most
relevant
variables
raw
develop
an
predictive
model,
is
explored
this
paper.
Smart Agricultural Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100460 - 100460
Published: April 18, 2024
Pesticide
spray
is
a
widely
used
chemical
control
method
to
minimize
biological
disasters
in
the
agriculture
industry.
It
important
evaluate
efficacy
and
quality
of
pesticide
sprayer,
however,
it
cannot
be
conveniently
achieved
due
lack
accessibility
sprayed
droplets
intensity
associated
work.
This
paper
proposes
novel
method,
based
on
an
image
processing-based
approach,
assess
quality.
The
proposed
uses
combination
algorithms
criteria
functions;
such
as,
maximum
between-cluster
variance
algorithm,
area
threshold
criteria,
roundness
factor,
mathematical
morphology
operations,
optimized
watershed
segment
dark
blue
adhesive
droplet
images
water-sensitive
paper,
placed
crop
field.
In
this
work,
three
kinds
evaluation
experiments
are
considered:
(i)
manual
analysis
via
counting
processing,
(ii)
automatic
by
commercially
available
analyzer
Shenzhen
DJI
Co.
Ltd.,
(iii)
processing
introduced
paper.
experimental
results
show
better
consistency
between
method.
former,
provides
convenient
rapid
way
comes
with
assessment
algorithm
along
embedded
device
that
hardware
view
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. e30486 - e30486
Published: May 1, 2024
A
novel
automated
medication
verification
system
(AMVS)
aims
to
address
the
limitation
of
manual
among
healthcare
professionals
with
a
high
workload,
thereby
reducing
errors
in
hospitals.
Specifically,
process
is
time-consuming
and
prone
errors,
especially
settings
workloads.
The
proposed
strategy
streamline
automate
this
process,
enhancing
efficiency
errors.
employs
deep
learning
models
swiftly
accurately
classify
multiple
medications
within
single
image
without
requiring
labeling
during
model
construction.
It
comprises
edge
detection
classification
verify
types.
Unlike
previous
studies
conducted
open
spaces,
our
study
takes
place
closed
space
minimize
impact
optical
changes
on
capture.
During
experimental
individually
identifies
each
drug
by
method
utilizes
determine
type.
Our
research
has
successfully
developed
fully
recognition
system,
achieving
an
accuracy
over
95
%
identifying
types
conducting
segmentation
analyses.
demonstrates
rate
approximately
96
for
sets
containing
fewer
than
ten
93
those
This
builds
quickly.
holds
promising
potential
assisting
nursing
staff
AMVS,
likelihood
alleviating
burden
staff.
AgriEngineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 2749 - 2767
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Identifying
bird
numbers
in
hostile
environments,
such
as
poultry
facilities,
presents
significant
challenges.
The
complexity
of
these
environments
demands
robust
and
adaptive
algorithmic
approaches
for
the
accurate
detection
tracking
birds
over
time,
ensuring
reliable
data
analysis.
This
study
aims
to
enhance
methodologies
automated
chicken
identification
videos,
addressing
dynamic
non-standardized
nature
farming
environments.
YOLOv8n
model
was
chosen
due
its
high
portability.
developed
algorithm
promptly
identifies
labels
chickens
they
appear
image.
process
is
illustrated
two
parallel
flowcharts,
emphasizing
different
aspects
image
processing
behavioral
False
regions
chickens’
heads
tails
are
excluded
calculate
body
area
more
accurately.
following
three
scenarios
were
tested
with
newly
modified
deep-learning
algorithm:
(1)
reappearing
temporary
invisibility;
(2)
multiple
missing
object
occlusion;
(3)
coalescing
chickens.
results
a
precise
measure
size
shape,
YOLO
achieving
an
accuracy
above
0.98
loss
less
than
0.1.
In
all
scenarios,
improved
maintaining
identification,
enabling
simultaneous
several
respective
error
rates
0,
0.007,
0.017.
Morphological
based
on
features
extracted
from
each
chicken,
proved
be
effective
strategy
enhancing
accuracy.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 2806 - 2806
Published: Nov. 13, 2023
The
segmentation
of
individual
pests
is
a
prerequisite
for
pest
feature
extraction
and
identification.
To
address
the
issue
adhesion
in
apple
orchard
identification
process,
this
research
proposed
image
method
based
on
Gaussian
Mixture
Model
with
Density
Curvature
Weighting
(GMM-DC).
First,
HSV
color
space,
an
was
desaturated
by
adjusting
hue
inverting
to
mitigate
threshold
crossing
points.
Subsequently,
contour
selection
methods
were
used
separate
background.
Next,
shape
factor
introduced
determine
regions
quantities
adhering
pests,
thereby
determining
number
model
clustering
clusters.
Then,
point
cloud
reconstruction
performed
spatial
distribution
features
pests.
construct
GMM-DC
model,
density
(SD)
curvature
(SC)
information
function
designed
embedded
GMM.
Finally,
experimental
analysis
conducted
collected
images.
results
showed
that
achieved
average
accurate
rate
95.75%,
over-segmentation
2.83%,
under-segmentation
1.42%.
These
significantly
outperformed
traditional
methods.
In
addition,
original
improved
Mask
R-CNN
models
as
recognition
models,
mean
Average
Precision
evaluation
metric.
Recognition
experiments
images
without
method.
show
segmented
92.43%
96.75%.
This
indicates
improvement
13.01%
12.18%
accuracy,
respectively.
demonstrate
provides
theoretical
methodological
foundation
orchards.
AgriEngineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 3375 - 3407
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Modern
agriculture
is
characterized
by
the
use
of
smart
technology
and
precision
to
monitor
crops
in
real
time.
The
technologies
enhance
total
yields
identifying
requirements
based
on
environmental
conditions.
Plant
phenotyping
used
solving
problems
basic
science
allows
scientists
characterize
select
best
genotypes
for
breeding,
hence
eliminating
manual
laborious
methods.
Additionally,
plant
useful
such
as
subtle
differences
or
complex
quantitative
trait
locus
(QTL)
mapping
which
are
impossible
solve
using
conventional
This
review
article
examines
latest
developments
image
analysis
AI,
2D,
3D
reconstruction
techniques
limiting
literature
from
2020.
collects
data
84
current
studies
showcases
novel
applications
various
technologies.
AI
algorithms
showcased
predicting
issues
expected
during
growth
cycles
lettuce
plants,
soybeans
different
climates
conditions,
high-yielding
improve
yields.
high
throughput
also
facilitates
monitoring
crop
canopies
genotypes,
root
phenotyping,
late-time
harvesting
weeds.
methods
combined
with
guide
applications,
leading
higher
accuracy
than
cases
that
consider
either
method.
Finally,
a
combination
undertake
operations
involving
automated
robotic
harvesting.
Future
research
directions
where
uptake
smartphone-based
time
series
ML
recommended.
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 1 - 11
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Accurate
segmentation
of
wear
particles
in
ferrograph
image
is
pivotal
for
ferrography
analysis.
Although
morphological
processing
techniques
have
made
noteworthy
strides
particle
segmentation,
issues
such
as
oversegmentation
and
boundary
distortion
remain
evident.
These
challenges
compromise
the
efficiency
prevailing
techniques,
especially
separating
irregular
delineating
contours.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
an
advanced
superpixel
technique
based
on
feature
fusion
constraint
(FBS).
Key
characteristics
FBS
include:
1)
The
development
innovative
framework
to
cater
varied
contents
images.
2)
implementation
a
strategy
refine
boundaries,
ensuring
alignment
with
Experimental
results
indicate
that
proposed
method
can
adeptly
segment
particles,
its
performance
matching
or
even
surpassing
state-of-the-art
techniques.
Furthermore,
achieves
accuracy
97.8%
dataset.