Projects

AERIAL APPLICATION RESEARCH FOR EFFICIENT CROP PRODUCTION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414825

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Agricultural aviation application in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Mar-13)

Spectral response of spider mite infested cotton: Mite density and miticide rate study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Zhang, H., Hoffmann, W.C., Lopez, J. 2013. Spectral response of spider mite infested cotton: Mite density and miticide rate study. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 6:48-52.

Fusion of remotely sensed data from airborne and ground-based sensors to enhance detection of cotton plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Suh, C.P., Westbrook, J.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Yang, C., Huang, Y. 2013. Fusion of remotely sensed data from airborne and ground-based sensors to enhance detection of cotton plants. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 93:55-59.

Effects of image spatial and radiometric resolutions on the detection of cotton plants - (Proceedings) - (18-Jan-13)

Remote identification of potential boll weevil host plants: Airborne multispectral detection of regrowth cotton - (Proceedings) - (15-Jan-13)

A method for fast selecting feature wavelengths from the spectral information of crop nitrogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Oct-12)

Broaden Engineering Technology students' knowledge through hands-on with motion robotics - (Proceedings)

Wang, Y., Lan, Y., Lian, J., Cui, S. 2012. Broaden Engineering Technology students' knowledge through hands-on with motion robotics. Proceedings of ASEE AC. 2012-5398.

Development of an unmanned agricultural robotics system for measuring crop conditions for precision aerial application - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Zheng, Y., Wang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2012. Development of an unmanned agricultural robotics system for measuring crop conditions for precision aerial application. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121338444.

Multi-objective optimization of crop planting structure in irrigation area based on remote sensing technology - (Abstract Only)

Zhang, C., Zhang, Z., Chen, J., Lan, Y. 2012. Multi-objective optimization of crop planting structure in irrigation area based on remote sensing technology. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121341201.

An ontology-based collaborative service framework for agricultural information - (Abstract Only)

Zheng, Y., Yang, S., Chen, Y., Lan, Y., Li, D., Tan, Y. 2012. An ontology-based collaborative service framework for agricultural information. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121341225.

Combine harvester monitor system based on wireless sensor network - (Abstract Only)

Yin, Y., Zheng, Y., Zhang, C., Tan, Y., Lan, Y., Wang, S. 2012. Combine harvester monitor system based on wireless sensor network. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121341224.

Communication protocol in chassis detecting wireless transmission system based on WiFi - (Abstract Only)

He, J., Zheng, Y., Zhang, C., Tan, Y., Lan, Y., Wang, S. 2012. Communication protocol in chassis detecting wireless transmission system based on WiFi. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121341223.

Detection system for concentration quantization of colloidal-gold test strips based on embedded and image technology - (Abstract Only)

Zheng, Y., Kong, F., Jiang, H., Wang, H., Lan, Y., Tan, Y. 2012. Detection system for concentration quantization of colloidal-gold test strips based on embedded and image technology. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 121341221.

Ultra-low altitude and low spraying technology research with UAV in paddy - (Abstract Only)

Xue, X., Qin, W., Lan, Y. 2012. Ultra-low altitude and low spraying technology research with UAV in paddy. International Conference on Precision Agriculture Abstracts & Proceedings. CD-ROM.

Differentiation of cotton from other crops at different growth stages using spectral properties and discriminant analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Suh, C.P., Westbrook, J.K., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C. 2012. Spectral properties of crops at different growth stages. Transactions of the ASABE. 55:1-8.

Research progress on real-time measurement of soil attributes for precision agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

He, D., Yang, C., Yang, Q., Lan, Y., Yang, F., Zhao, Y. 2012. Research progress on real-time measurement of soil attributes for precision agriculture. Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering. 28(7):78-85.

Further evaluation of spray characterization of sprayers typically used in vector control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Walker, T.W., Fritz, B.K., Farooq, M., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A., Lan, Y. 2012. Further evaluation of spray characterization of sprayers typically used in vector control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 28(2):93-101.

Precision aerial application for site-specific rice crop management - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2012. Precision aerial application for site-specific rice crop management. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. CD-ROM.

Laboratory evaluation of the GreenSeeker (TM) hand-held optical sensor to variations in orientation and height above canopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Lan, Y. 2012. Laboratory evaluation of the GreenSeeker (TM) hand-held optical sensor to variations in orientation and height above canopy. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 5(1):43-47.

Discriminating among cotton cultivars with varying leaf characteristics using hyperspectral radiometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Hinze, L.L., Lan, Y., Westbrook, J.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2012. Discriminating among cotton cultivars with varying leaf characteristics using hyperspectral radiometry. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(1):275-280.

Research progress on real-time measurement of soil attributes for precision agriculture - (Proceedings)

He, D., Yang, C., Yang, Q., Lan, Y., Yang, F., Zhao, Y. 2011. Research progress on real-time measurement of soil attributes for precision agriculture. Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineers. CDROM.

Fusion of remotely sensed data from airborne and ground-based sensors for cotton regrowth study - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Zhang, H., Suh, C.P., Westbrook, J.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Yang, C., Huang, Y. 2011. Fusion of remotely sensed data from airborne and ground-based sensors for cotton regrowth study. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings. CD-ROM.

Using an electronic nose to rapidly assess grandlure content in boll weevil pheromone lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suh, C.P., Ding, N., Lan, Y. 2011. Using an electronic nose to rapidly assess grandlure content in boll weevil pheromone lures. Journal of Bionic Engineering. 8:449-454.

Expansion of the USDA ARS Aerial Application spray atomization models - (Proceedings)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Lan, Y. 2011. Expansion of the USDA ARS Aerial Application spray atomization models. Proceedings Annual Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems. Estoril, Portugal, September 5-7, 2011. p. 1-7.

Multiple image sensor data fusion through artificial neural networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2011. Multiple image sensor data fusion through artificial neural networks. Advances in Natural Science. 4:1-13.

Effects of air speed and liquid temperature on droplet size - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Bagley, W.E., Lan, Y. 2011. Effects of air speed and liquid temperature on droplet size. Journal of ASTM International. 8(4):JAI103461.

Influence of moisture content and temperature on thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of rice flours - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mahapatra, A.K., Lan, Y., Harris, D.L. 2011. Influence of moisture content and temperature on thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of rice flours. International Journal of Food Properties. 14:675-683.

Spatial analysis of NDVI readings with difference sampling density - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C., Westbrook, J.K. 2011. Spatial analysis of NDVI readings with difference sampling density. Transactions of the ASABE. 54:349-354.

Spatial Modeling and Variability Analysis for Modeling and Prediction of Soil and Crop Canopy Coverage Using Multispectral Imagery from an Airborne Remote Sensing System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Ge, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Thomson, S.J. 2010. Spatial Modeling and Variability Analysis for Modeling and Prediction of Soil and Crop Canopy Coverage Using Multispectral Imagery from an Airborne Remote Sensing System. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(4):1321-1329.

Development of a distribution system for measuring nozzle integrative parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xue, X., Liang, J., Liu, P., Lan, Y. 2010. Development of a distribution system for measuring nozzle integrative parameters. Advances in Hydro-Science and Engineering. 3:133-138.

Rapid detection of E. coli on goat meat by electronic nose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding, N., Lan, Y., Zheng, X. 2010. Rapid detection of E. coli on goat meat by electronic nose. Advances in Natural Science. 3:185-191.

Development of a PWM precision spraying controller for unmanned aerial vehicles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Lan, Y., Wu, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Huang, Y., Xue, X., Liang, J., Fritz, B.K. 2010. Development of a PWM precision spraying controller for unmanned aerial vehicles. Journal of Bionics. 7:276-283.

Multisensor data fusion of remotely sensed imagery for crop field mapping - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Zhang, H., Yang, C., Zhao, K., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2010. Multisensor data fusion of remotely sensed imagery for crop field mapping. International Conference on Precision Agriculture Abstracts & Proceedings. CDROM.

Current status and future directions of precision aerial application for site-specific crop management in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Thomson, S.J., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Zhang, H. 2010. Current status and future directions of precision aerial application for site-specific crop management in the USA. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 74:34-38.

Spectral properties of crops at different growth stages - (Proceedings)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Suh, C.P., Westbrook, J.K., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C. 2010. Spectral properties of crops at different growth stages. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 10-9038.

Novaluron as an ovicide for bollworm on cotton: Deposition and efficacy of field-scale aerial applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Lan, Y., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Duke, S.E. 2010. Novaluron as an ovicide for bollworm on cotton: Deposition and efficacy of field-scale aerial applications. Journal of Cotton Science. 14:99-106.

Ground-based spectral reflectance measurements for evaluating the efficacy of aerially-applied glyphosate treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J. 2010. Ground-based spectral reflectance measurements for evaluating the efficacy of aerially-applied glyphosate treatments. Biosystems Engineering. 107:10-15.

Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Site-Specific Crop Production Management - (Proceedings)

Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y., Thomson, S.J., Fritz, B.K. 2010. Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Site-Specific Crop Production Management. Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, July 18-21, 2010, Denver, CO. CDROM.

Multispectral Imaging Systems for Airborne Remote Sensing to Support Agricultural Production Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Thomson, S.J., Lan, Y., Maas, S.J. 2010. Multispectral Imaging Systems for Airborne Remote Sensing to Support Agricultural Production Management. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 3(1):50-62.

Development of Soft Computing and Applications in Agricultural and Biological Engineering - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Thomson, S.J., Fang, A., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2010. Development of Soft Computing and Applications in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 71:107-127.

Detecting boll rot of cotton with an electronic nose - (Proceedings)

Suh, C.P., Medrano, E.G., Lan, Y., Hall, D.L. 2010. Detecting boll rot of cotton with an electronic nose. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 215-218.

Ground-based spectral reflectance measurements for efficacy evaluation of aerially applied glyphosate treatments - (Proceedings)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J. 2009. Ground-based spectral reflectance measurements for efficacy evaluation of aerially applied glyphosate treatments. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. Paper No. AA09-004.

Analysis of variograms with various sample sizes from a multispectral image - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Lacey, R., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Bora, G. 2009. Analysis of variograms with various sample sizes from a multispectral image. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 2:62-69.

Current status and future directions of precision agriculture for aerial application in the USA - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Thomson, S.J., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Zhang, H. 2009. Current status and future directions of precision agriculture for aerial application in the USA. Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture. CDROM.

Analysis of variograms with various sample sizes from a multispectral image - (Proceedings)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Lacey, R., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Bora, G. 2009. Analysis of variograms with various sample sizes from a multispectral image. Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture. CDROM.

Analysis of vegetation indices derived from aerial multispectral and ground hyperspectral data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C., Huang, Y. 2009. Analysis of vegetation indices derived from aerial multispectral and ground hyperspectral data. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 2:1-8.

Multispectral Imaging Systems for Airborne Remote Sensing to Support Site-Specific Agricultural Management - (Proceedings)

Huang, Y., Thomson, S.J., Lan, Y., Maas, S. 2009. Multispectral Imaging Systems for Airborne Remote Sensing to Support Site-Specific Agricultural Management. Proceedings of 3rd Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture.

Development of a Spray System for An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platform - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y., Wu, W., Fritz, B.K. 2009. Development of a Spray System for An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platform. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(6):803-809.

Aerial spray deposition on corn silks applied at high and low spray rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y. 2009. Aerial spray deposition on corn silks applied at high and low spray rates. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. 11:Manuscript 1360.

Spray characterization of ULV sprayers typically used in vector control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Walker, T., Fritz, B.K., Farooq, M., Smith, V., Robinson, C., Szumlas, D., Lan, Y. 2009. Spray characterization of ULV sprayers typically used in vector control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25:332-337.

Spatial analysis of hyperspectral vegetation index - (Proceedings)

Zhang, H., Lan, Y., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C., Westbrook, J.K. 2009. Spatial analysis of hyperspectral vegetation index. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 09-5982.

Canopy penetration and deposition of barrier sprays from electrostatic and conventional sprayers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Farooq, M., Walker, T.W., Fritz, B.K., Szumlas, D., Bernier, U.R., Hogsette Jr., J.A., Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Quinn, B.P., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A. 2009. Canopy penetration and deposition of barrier sprays from electrostatic and conventional sprayers. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25:323-331.

Rapid identification of rice samples using an electronic nose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, X., Lan, Y., Zhu, J., Westbrook, J.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2009. Rapid identification of rice samples using an electronic nose. Journal of Bionics. 6:290-497.

Technical Development and Application of Soft Computing in Agricultural and Biological Engineering - (Proceedings)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Thomson, S.J., Fang, A., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2009. Technical Development and Application of Soft Computing in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. ASABE Annual International Meeting, June 21-24,2009, Reno, NV. p.095972.

Evaluation of bollworm-tobacco budworm control strategies with ICEMM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Ring, D.R., Benedict, J.H., Hoffmann, W.C. 2009. Evaluation of bollworm-tobacco budworm control strategies with ICEMM. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. XI:1114.

Application of response surface methodology to optimize microwave-assisted extraction of silymarin from milk thistle seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Zheng, X., Lan, Y., Li, C., Shi, J., Xue, S.J. 2009. Application of response surface methodology to optimize microwave-assisted extraction of silymarin from milk thistle seeds. Separation and Purification Technology. 70:34-40.

Study on creep properties of Japonica cooked rice and its relationship with rice chemical compositions and sensory evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chang, S., Li, D., Lan, Y., Ozkan, N., Chen, X., Mao, Z. 2009. Study on creep properties of Japonica cooked rice and its relationship with rice chemical compositions and sensory evaluation. International Journal of Food Engineering. 5(3):Article 10.

Fabrication of starch-based microparticles by an emulsification-crosslinking method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, B., Wang, L., Li, D., Bhandari, B., Li, S., Lan, Y., Chen, X., Mao, Z. 2009. Fabrication of starch-based microparticles by an emulsification-crosslinking method. Journal of Food Engineering. 92:250-254.

Modeling of mass transfer of Phospholipids in separation process with supercritical CO2 fluid by RBF artificial neural networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Feb-09)

Evaluation of the EPA Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) low-speed wind tunnel protocol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y. 2009. Evaluation of the EPA Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) low-speed wind tunnel protocol. Journal of ASTM International. 6:doi:10.1520/SAI102129.

Evaluation of a proposed drift reduction technology high-speed wind tunnel testing protocol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y. 2009. Evaluation of a proposed drift reduction technology high-speed wind tunnel testing protocol. Journal of ASTM International. 6:doi:10.1520/JAI102122.

Thermomechanical property of rice kernels studied by DMA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jia, H., Li, D., Lan, Y., Bhandari, B., Chen, X., Mao, Z. 2009. Thermomechanical property of rice kernels studied by DMA. International Journal of Food Engineering. 5:1-13.

Kinetic study of Saponins B stability in navy beans under different processing conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, J., Xue, S.J., Kakuda, Y., Lan, Y., Li, D. 2009. Kinetic study of Saponins B stability in navy beans under different processing conditions. Journal of Food Engineering. 93:59-65.

Spray characteristics affected by physical properties of adjuvants - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Bagley, W.E., Huang, Y., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2008. Spray characteristics affected by physical properties of adjuvants. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. Paper No. AA-08-005.

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

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)

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.

Development of an integration sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Zhang, H., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C., Wu, W. 2009. Development of an integrated sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. XI:IT-081115.

Identification of stink bugs using an electronic nose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Zheng, X., Westbrook, J.K., Lopez, J., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Identification of stink bugs using an electronic nose. Journal of Bionic Engineering. 5(Suppl. 1):doi:10.1016/S1672-6529(08)60090-6.

Spray 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. Spray characterization of thermal fogging equipment typically used in vector control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 24:550-559.

Development of an integration sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Zhang, H., Lacey, R., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Development of an integration sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.

Effect of adjuvant physical properties on spray characteristics - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Huang, Y. 2008. Effect of adjuvant physical properties on spray characteristics. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 08-4174.

Evaluation of toxicity of selected insecticides against thrips on cotton in laboratory bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Fritz, B.K., Latheef, M.A., Lan, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Evaluation of toxicity of selected insecticides against thrips on cotton in laboratory bioassays. Journal of Cotton Science. 12:188-194.

Using a surface plasmon resonance biosensor for rapid detection of salmonella typhimurium in chicken carcass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Wang, S., Yin, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Using a surface plasmon resonance biosensor for rapid detection of Salmonella typhimurium in chicken carcass. Journal of Bionic Engineering. 5:239-246.

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

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. X:IT-08002.

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. X:IT-08011.

Development of an airborne remote sensing system for crop pest management: System integration and verification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C. 2009. Development of an airborne remote sensing system for crop pest management: System integration and verification. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(4):607-615.

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. X:PM-08001.

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

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. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. X:07010.

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 Only)

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)

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 Only)

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 Only)

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 Only)

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)

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)

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.