Projects

Aerial Application Research for Efficient Crop Production Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414825

Development of An Integration Sensor and Instrumentation System for Measuring Crop Conditions Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 413288

Develop Sensors That Rapidly And/or Remotely Detect Pest Presence and Volatile Organic Compounds Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 413289

Publications

Spray spectrum modifications through changes in airspeed to minimize drift - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fritz, B.K., Bagley, B., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y. 2009. Spray spectrum modifications through changes in airspeed to minimize drift. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. Paper No. AA08-002.

Deposition of insecticides on corn silks applied at high and low spray rates for control of corn earworm - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y. 2008. Deposition of insecticides on corn silks applied at high and low spray rates for control of corn earworm. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. Paper No. AA08-004.

Characterization of thermal fogging equipment typically used in vector control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Walker, T.W., Fritz, B.K., Gwinn, T., Smith, V.L., Szumlas, D., Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Sykes, D., Quinn, B.P. 2008. Characterization of thermal fogging equipment typically used in vector control. Journal of the Mosquito Control Association. 24:550-559.

Evaluation of toxicity in laboratory bioassays of selected insecticides against Western flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Aug-08)

Development of an airborne remote sensing system for aerial applicators - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J. 2008. Development of an airborne remote sensing system for aerial applicators. Proceedings of the Annual Precision Ag Conference, July 20-23, 2008, Denver, CO. p. 5-25.

Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site specific soil fertility and yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Li, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Xu, Y., Ma, C. 2008. Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site specific soil fertility and yield. International Agricultural Engineering Journal; the CIGR eJournal. IT-08-002. Vol X:1-10.

Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Wu, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Chen, G. 2008. Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture. International Agricultural Engineering Journal; the CIGR eJournal. IT-08-001. Vol X:1-11.

Development of an airborne remote sensing system for crop pest management - Part 1 System integration and verification - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Jun-08)

Low-level atmospheric temperature inversions: Characteristics and impacts on agricultural applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y., Thomson, S.J., Huang, Y. 2008. Low-level atmospheric temperature inversions: Characteristics and impacts on agricultural applications. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. PM 08 001. Vol. X.

Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based remote sensing system for site-specific management in precision agriculture - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K. 2008. Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based remote sensing system for site-specific management in precision agriculture. Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Precision Agriculture, Denver, CO.

Adult vial bioassays of insecticidal toxicity against cotton fleahopper, Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Latheef, M.A., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lan, Y. 2008. Adult vial bioassays of insecticidal toxicity against cotton fleahopper, Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Miridae). Journal of Pesticide Science. 33:261-265.

Laboratory evaluation of Novaluron for toxicity to nymphal instars of field collected southern green stink bug on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Lan, Y., Latheef, M.A., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E. 2008. Laboratory evaluation of novaluron for toxicity to nymphal instars of field collected southern green stink bug on cotton. Southwestern Entomologist. 33:119-127.

Electronic nose with an air sensor matrix for detecting beef freshness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Z., Tong, J., Chen, D., Lan, Y. 2008. Electronic nose with an air sensor matrix for detecting beef freshness. Journal of Bionics. 5:67-73.

Use of Airborne Multi-Spectral Imagery in Pest Management Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Use of Airborne Multi-Spectral Imagery in Pest Management Systems. Intl. Ag. Engr. J. X:07 010.

Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based spray system for highly accurate site-specific application - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y. 2008. Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based spray system for highly accurate site-specific application. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Joseph, MO. Paper No. 08-3909.

Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2008. Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1060.

Enhancement of data analysis through multisensor data fusion technology - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2007. Enhancement of data analysis through multisensor data fusion technology. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-3002.

Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Wu, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Chen, G. 2007. Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1067.

Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site-specific soil fertility and yield - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Li, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Xu, Y., Ma, C. 2007. Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site-specific soil fertility and yield. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1066.

Effects of water hardness on spray droplet size under aerial application conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Bagley, W.E., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y., Martin, D.E. 2008. Effects of water hardness on spray droplet size under aerial application conditions. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(1):11-14.

Crop pest management with an aerial imaging system - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Crop pest management with an aerial imaging system. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. ASABE Paper No. 07-005.

Remote Sensing and GIS Applications for Precision Areawide Pest Management: Implications for Homeland Security - (Book/Chapter)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Westbrook, J.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Remote sensing and GIS applications for precision areawide pest management: Implications for homeland security. In: Sui, D.Z., Cutter, S.L., editors. Geospatial Technologies and Homeland Security: Research Frontiers and Challenges. New York, NY: Springer. p. 242-256.

Corn Nutritional Properties and Yields with Surface Drip Irrigation in Topographically Variable Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Lan, Y., Lamb, M.C., Butts, C.L. 2007. Corn Nutritional Properties and Yields with Surface Drip Irrigation in Topographically Variable Fields. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. 9(9):1-10.

Field evaluation of spinosad aerial applications for thrips control on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y. 2007. Field evaluation of spinosad aerial applications for thrips control on cotton. Southwestern Entomologist. 32(4):221-228.

Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants - (Abstract)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2007. Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1060.

Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2007. Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Paper No. 07-3004.

Development of a precision areawide pest management decision system for cotton - Preliminary study - (Abstract)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Westbrook, J.K. 2007. Development of a precision areawide pest management decision system for cotton - Preliminary study. Proceedings of World Cotton Research Conference, September 10-14, 2007, Lubbock, TX. CDROM.

Characterization of Truck Mounted Atomization Equipment Typically Used in Vector Control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Walker, T.W., Martin, D.E., Barber, J.A.B., Gwinn, T., Smith, V.L., Szumlas, D., Lan, Y., Fritz, B.K. 2007. Characterization of truck-mounted atomization equipment typically used in vector control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 23(3):321-329.

Spray drift mitigation with spray mix adjuvants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2008. Spray drift mitigation with spray mix adjuvants. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(1):5-10.

Development of a PC-based data acquisition and control system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Lin, X., Kocher, M.F., Hoffmann, W.C. 2007. Development of a PC-based data acquisition and control system. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. 9:1-11.

Enhancement of Data Analysis Through Multisensor Data Fusion Technology - (Abstract)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2007. Enhancement of Data Analysis Through Multisensor Data Fusion Technology. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Paper No. 07-3002.

Airborne multispectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management - (Abstract)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2007. Airborne multispectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Paper No. 07-3004.

Multisensor Data Fusion for High Quality Data Analysis and Processing in Measurement and Instrumentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Multisensor data fusion for high quality data analysis and processing in measurement and instrumentation. Journal of Bionics Engineering. 6:53-62.

Effectiveness of spray adjuvants on reduction of spray drift - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2006. Effectiveness of spray adjuvants on reduction of spray drift. ASABE Annual International Meeting, December 4, 2006, Orlando, Florida. Paper No. AA06-004.

Economic Analysis of Insect Control Strategies Using An Integrated Crop Ecosystem Management Model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Benedict, J.H., Ring, D.R., Hoffmann, W.C. 2006. Economic analysis of insect control strategies using an integrated crop ecosystem management model. Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR Ejournal. 8:1-18.

Postharvest handling of grains and pulses - (Book/Chapter)

Mahapatra, A., Lan, Y. 2007. Postharvest handling of grains and pulses. In: Rhaman, M.S., editor . Handbook of Food Preservation. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 73-135.

USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology for Crop Production and Protection Group - Research Overview - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Lan, Y. 2006. USDA-ARS aerial application technology for crop production and protection group - research overview. In: Proceedings of the SERG-International and US Forestry Service Workshop, February 15-18, 2006, Banff, Canada, p. 25-28.