Prof. Raul Morais dos Santos, from the School of Science and Technology at UTAD (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro), presents cutting-edge remote sensing technologies and drone applications for precision viticulture, examining laboratory services and automated vineyard analysis systems.
This short video clip was taken from the presentation given at the 25th edition of Enoforum (Verona, 21–23 May 2025) entitled “Smart Sensing for Smart Decisions: the path to a data driven wine industry”.
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Technical Contents:
The presentation showcases laboratory capabilities with advanced drone platforms: Matrix 6 equipped with hyperspectral sensors, WIBI and Lagaster systems, Matrix 300 with GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar), Mavic 3, and Phantom 4 multispectral. Analysis of GPR technology for soil characterization at 10-80 meter depths, identifying subsurface characteristics affecting vine health and vigor variability.
Key Applications:
Automated vine detection in challenging vineyard landscapes typical of the Douro region using digital image processing and deep learning algorithms. Development of algorithms for automatic vineyard identification and separation from other crops. Generation of prescription maps for robotic applications using vegetation analysis and thermal imaging combined with multispectral sensors.
Advanced Technologies:
Integration of thermal and multispectral imaging for precision vineyard detection. Spectral signature extraction using multispectral sensors for automated analysis. Deep learning applications for improved accuracy in vine identification and mapping systems.
Practical Applications:
Commercial vineyard case studies demonstrating soil profile analysis and vigor variation explanation through GPR technology. Prescription mapping systems for targeted agricultural interventions and automated vineyard management.
About the Speaker:
Prof. Raul Morais dos Santos – UTAD (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro). Specialist in precision agriculture and remote sensing technologies.
This short video clip was taken from the presentation given at the 25th edition of Enoforum (Verona, 21–23 May 2025) entitled “Smart Sensing for Smart Decisions: the path to a data driven wine industry”.
