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Mechanism & Dynamics of Machinery 3 – 0 – 0 : 3 Credits Prerequsites: AG34001 Mechanism: Mechanisms and conversion of motion. Analysis and synthesis of simple mechanisms. Farm Machinery Mechanisms: Mechanisms used in crop production and processing machines. Friction Devices: Friction. Belt, rope and chain drives. Brakes and dynamometers. Common mechanisms: Gearing. Tractor gear trains. … Read more
Electronics Application in Agriculture 3 – 0 – 0 : 3 Credits Prerequsites: None Electronic measurement of engine speed, torque, wheel slip and fuel consumption; Force sensing in upper and lower links of tractors; Microprocesser based engine monitoring system; Controlled environment for crop production, soil conductivity and moisture measurement; Electronic speed counter / monitoring, remote … Read more
Precision Agriculture 3 – 0 – 0 : 3 Credits Prerequsites: None Soil sensors in precision farming; Spectral based sensors; Development of sensors and controls; Image analysis technology; Crop yield monitors; Decision support systems. Remote sensing for precision agriculture; Field plot machines.