Books in the IFAC Workshop Series series

Contains the papers presented at the AIA'2001 Workshop on 'Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture', held at the Hotel Eben in Budapest and the Campus of the Szent Istvan University Godollo, Hungary, on 6-8 June 2001.

The papers within this volume reflect the multidisciplinary approach taken by the workshop to the development and improvement of existing production control theories and practices as applied to the process industry. Subjects covered include production planning, quality control and assurance, operational control and maintenance strategy. The development of this area is seen by those at the workshop as only being achieved by various groups working together rather than in isolation, so that the overall aim of production control is not lost in too much detail. This volume will provide the reader with essential information on new initiatives in the process industry with regard to production control.

Presents mathematical models upon which process control is based and the practical applications of this method of control within industry. This work contains case studies that include examples from the paper and pulp industry, materials industry and the chemical industry, among others.

Provides a general overview of developments and research into types of systems and their uses in the agricultural and horticultural industry. This title contains both theoretical models and applied examples for greenhouse systems, harvesting technology and plant factory systems.