title: Optical remote sensor for peanut kernel abortion classification.
abstract: In this paper, we propose a simple, inexpensive optical device for remote measurement of various agricultural parameters. The sensor is based on temporal tracking of backreflected secondary speckle patterns generated when illuminating a plant with a laser and while applying periodic acoustic-based pressure stimulation. By analyzing different parameters using a support-vector-machine-based algorithm, peanut kernel abortion can be detected remotely. This paper presents experimental tests which are the first step toward an implementation of a noncontact device for the detection of agricultural parameters such as kernel abortion.
authors.forename: Nisan
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authors.lastname: Ozana
authors.forename: Stav
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Buchsbaum
authors.forename: Yael
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Bishitz
authors.forename: Yevgeny
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Beiderman
authors.forename: Zeev
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Schmilovitch
authors.forename: Ariel
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authors.lastname: Schwarz
authors.forename: Amir
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authors.lastname: Shemer
authors.forename: Joseph
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authors.lastname: Keshet
authors.forename: Zeev
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authors.lastname: Zalevsky