Precision Agriculture
Glossary
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BASE STATION. The RTK-GPS receiver and radio are placed in a stationary position, functioning as the source of the correction for roving tractor units in an area. These stations can be either portable or permanently installed systems, and their coverage can range from 5 to 10 miles depending on topographic conditions, antenna height, and radio transmit power. Also called a reference station, it is a receiver located at a surveyed benchmark. The base station calculates the error for each satellite and, through differential correction, improves the accuracy of GPS positions collected at unknown locations by a roving GPS receiver.
BIG DATA. Information is collected in large and varied datasets, typically from Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and devices.
BIG DATA ANALYTICS. Examining large and varied data sets, known as big data, to reveal hidden patterns, unknown correlations, market trends, and customer preferences that can be used in decision-making.
