Precision Agriculture Internship

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Job Description

Undergraduate research and evaluation of emerging technologies in Agriculture.

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LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Office in Alexandria, La.

Help evaluate the use of remote sensing and sprayer drones in agriculture.

List of Qualifications

Interest in new technologies and science background.

Primary Mentor

Dr. Randy R. Price

Other mentors

Drs. James Villegas and David Moseley

Number of Intern Positions: 1

Primary Tasks, Duties, and/or Responsibilities

Help perform in-field research and flights on how well these drones perform in agricultural operations.

Success Measure or End of Project Deliverables

Perform and collect at least one data set concerning issues with sprayer or remote sensing drones. Most likely that will be canopy infiltration, but drift and safe operation practices are also a concern. Task can be derived by the student themselves (with approval) or helping with one of the on-going projects.

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