Descrizione del progetto
Un innovativo sistema di sorveglianza dei parassiti in tempo reale
La protezione delle colture è fondamentale per gli agricoltori, soprattutto in vista degli obiettivi fissati dalla Commissione europea di ridurre l’utilizzo dei pesticidi e di gestire efficacemente le principali epidemie di organismi nocivi ai vegetali. Il progetto STELLA, finanziato dall’UE, mira a creare un sistema di sorveglianza dei parassiti in tempo reale costituito da tre sottosistemi: un sistema di allerta precoce che si avvale di modelli di previsione e di sensori basati sull’Internet delle cose (IoT), un sistema di rilevamento dei parassiti che impiega droni, satelliti e un’applicazione per smartphone e, infine, raccomandazioni basate sui dati per l’elaborazione di misure di contenimento e di contrasto. Il progetto testerà il sistema in sei casi d’uso pilota svolti in cinque diversi paesi, incentrandosi su otto fitopatie differenti. Inoltre, STELLA svilupperà una strategia di networking per sfruttare le conoscenze esistenti e promuovere la collaborazione con le parti interessate.
Obiettivo
STELLA will develop a real time pest surveillance system. The system will consist of 3 subsystems: 1) an early warning system using novel forecasting models and IoT sensors, 2) a pest detection system using drones, satellites, and a smartphone application, and 3) a pest response system providing data-driven recommendations for containment and counteractive measures. The system will be tested in 6 Use Case Pilots across 5 countries, covering 8 various diseases of importance to the EU. Capacity building activities will be developed with a focus on providing training, education, and resources to farmers, agronomists, and other stakeholders involved in crop protection. These activities will aim to equip stakeholders with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use the STELLA system and implement environmentally friendly crop protection alternatives. Policy recommendations generated by the project will aim to support the European Commission's goals of reducing pesticide use and managing priority plant pest outbreaks. The recommendations will be based on the data and insights gathered through the early warning, detection, and response system. A networking strategy will be developed to leverage existing knowledge and enable links with relevant organisations, networks, projects, and initiatives. Collaborating with stakeholders as well as other projects will provide opportunities to exchange ideas and learn from others' experiences.
Campo scientifico
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesinternetinternet of things
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagricultureagronomyplant protection
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technology
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsautonomous robotsdrones
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationsmobile phones
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