Efficient Protection of Palms from RPW Larvaeusing Wireless Sensor Networks
Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is
one of the most serious pests of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
palms. It is known to attack 20 palm species worldwide. Due
to the concealed nature of feeding RPW, infestation is detected
during the last stages and farmers become aware of the problem
only when the tree is about to die. The acoustic activity of
RPW larvae (inside an offshoot and base of leaves) consists
of chewing, crawling, emission and quick oscillating sounds.
In this paper, acoustic techniques are used to detect hidden
larvae infestations of coconut palm trees in the early stages that
are recorded using wireless sensor network establishing ad-hoc
network. The fundamental frequency of the acoustic activity
generated by the RPW larvae also contains environmental noise
which is captured by the wireless sensors (nodes) fixed to the
palms and transmitted to the server through access points
covering number of palms arranged in the form of hexagon for
processing using MatLab tools. This method is inexpensive when
compared to the existing methods for the detection of RPW
larvae. The simulation results are encouraging in establishing
the detection of larvae (grubs) inside the palm, thus enabling
the farmer to takeup the control measures before the damage
reaches the economic threshold.
Keywords: Acoustic activity, Ad-hoc Network(MANET), Fundamental Frequency, Larvae.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Swarnalatha Srinivas
Swarnalatha Srinivas, born in Bangalore on 22nd October, 1964. Obtained Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from University Visvesvaraya College of Engg., Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1988. Obtained Masters degree in Power Systems, University Visvesvaraya College of Engg., Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1992. Currently Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, VTU, Bangalore, held the positions of Associate Professor, Lecturer, currently pursuing PhD under the guidance of Dr Narendra Kumar G.
Harsha K S
Harsha K S is a student doing research under the guidance of Prof. Narendra Kumar G.
Sujatha A
Dr. Sujatha A, Obtained Masters Degree in Zoology, Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka, India. Awarded PhD degree in Zoology from Project Directorate of Biological Control (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka, India in 2002. Working as Technical Officer in Department of Entomology, Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR), Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Research Interests include Zoology, Entomology, Ecology and Agricultural Pest control
Narendra Kumar G
Dr. Narendra Kumar G, born in Bangalore on 5th February, 1959. Obtained Masters Degree in Electrical Communication Engineering, (Computer Science & Communication) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1987. Was awarded PhD in Electrical Engineering(Computer Network) from Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 2006. Currently Professor in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, University Visvesvaraya College of Engg., Bangalore University, Bangalore, held the positions of Associate Professor, Lecturer and Director of Students Welfare. Research interests include Mobile Communication, Wireless Communication, E-Commerce, Robotics and Computer Networks.
Swarnalatha Srinivas
Swarnalatha Srinivas, born in Bangalore on 22nd October, 1964. Obtained Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from University Visvesvaraya College of Engg., Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1988. Obtained Masters degree in Power Systems, University Visvesvaraya College of Engg., Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1992. Currently Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, VTU, Bangalore, held the positions of Associate Professor, Lecturer, currently pursuing PhD under the guidance of Dr Narendra Kumar G.
Harsha K S
Harsha K S is a student doing research under the guidance of Prof. Narendra Kumar G.
Sujatha A
Dr. Sujatha A, Obtained Masters Degree in Zoology, Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka, India. Awarded PhD degree in Zoology from Project Directorate of Biological Control (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka, India in 2002. Working as Technical Officer in Department of Entomology, Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR), Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Research Interests include Zoology, Entomology, Ecology and Agricultural Pest control
Narendra Kumar G
Dr. Narendra Kumar G, born in Bangalore on 5th February, 1959. Obtained Masters Degree in Electrical Communication Engineering, (Computer Science & Communication) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 1987. Was awarded PhD in Electrical Engineering(Computer Network) from Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India in 2006. Currently Professor in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, University Visvesvaraya College of Engg., Bangalore University, Bangalore, held the positions of Associate Professor, Lecturer and Director of Students Welfare. Research interests include Mobile Communication, Wireless Communication, E-Commerce, Robotics and Computer Networks.
