title: Multivariate modeling of settling depth of apple fruit (Red Delicious variety) in water.
abstract: Settling depth of apple was determined by a water column and a digital camera. The depth was experimentally modeled using multivariate regression using a coded program in MATLAB software. The best models were based on the density, dropping height volume/mass with coefficient of determination and mean square error of 0.90 and 4.08, respectively.
authors.affiliation: Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems Department Ilam University Ilam Iran.
authors.forename: Kamran
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kheiralipour
authors.affiliation: Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems Department Ilam University Ilam Iran.
authors.forename: Farshid
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Marzbani
keywords: Hydraulic handling; multivariate modeling; physical characteristics; settling depth