Image Processing

We research new methods and techniques in image processing, to provide solutions for our agricultural clients.  The aim is often better information, generated more easily and quickly, at lower cost.

 

These technologies can be applied to a wide range of areas.  Look here for some image processing products for the agricultural sector.

 

List of Projects:

 

- GrapeSense – grape canopy analysis

- Kiwifruit canopy analysis

- Kiwifruit counting

- LIC Ltd

- Seales Ltd (TBG)

- Wakatu Inc (TIF)

 

Publications:

 

Checking kiwifruit quality goes hi-tech in Country News, July 2005, page 27.

 

Lamb D.W., Mitchell A., Hyde G.; Two new on-ground sensors of wine canopy vigour undergoing field trials, The Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker, Annuals Technical Issue, 2005.

 

Praat J. Bollen F. Irie K.; (2004): New approaches to the management of vineyard variability in New Zealand. Proceedings of the 12th Australian Wine Industry Conference July 2004, available at http://awitc.com.au/workshops/Workshop_30B_Proceedings.pdf

 

Clever Contraption (video system that characterises grape vine canopies) in The Marlborough Express, January 16, 2004, page 2.

 

Praat, J-P. & Irie, K., (2003): Digital image processing techniques to assess grapecanopy variability and juice quality, New Zealand WineGrower, Winter 2003, pages 27-28.