Remote and proximal sensing for precision agriculture and viticulture". Special issue

Abstract

International audienceSpecial Issue InformationDear Colleagues,Remote and proximal sensing are the two most common techniques concerning the acquisition of information about an object or any phenomenon without physical contact with the object. Remote sensing is widely tied to the use of satellite, airborne or UAV platforms using multi- or hyperspectral imagery. In terms of proximal sensing, the sensor is close to the object and is installed on platforms ranging from handheld, fixed installations, or robotics and tractor-embedded sensors. The types of sensors range from simple RGB or grey-level-cameras to multispectral and hyperspectral high resoluted imaging systems or even thermographic camera.Associated with plant growth conditions and phenotyping techniques, remote and proximal sensing are able to provide information on nutrient deficiency, biotic stress such as pests and diseases as well as abiotic stresses, allowing Precision Agriculture and Viticulture practices.We invite thus papers on both fundamental and applied research relating on Remote and Proximal Sensing for Precision Agriculture and Viticulture, combining spectral, spatial and temporal information based on multi- and hyperspectral imagery with the capabilities of management-oriented crop simulation models. We also invite papers dedicated to new sensors able to be used in Agriculture; aiming at a better management of the crops, and methods for better crop management and more respectful of the environment.Dr. Frédéric CointaultGuest Edito