Method and bench-marking framework for coverage path planning in arable farming. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nilsson, René S.; Zhou, Kun
• Is Part Of: Biosystems engineering. Volume 198(2020)
• Page Start: 248
• Page End: 265
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Coverage Path Planning -- Route planning -- Arc Routing Problem -- Artificial Bee Colony Optimisation -- Benchmark Dataset -- Precision Farming; Bioengineering -- Periodicals; Agricultural engineering -- Periodicals; Biological systems -- Periodicals; Génie rural -- Périodiques; Systèmes biologiques -- Périodiques; 631
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2020.08.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1537-5110

Abstract

Abstract : Optimisation of coverage path planning in arable farming is challenged by the huge variation in field sizes and shapes occurring around the globe. In addition, the optimisation criteria are highly dependent on the individual farmer's needs. This makes development and comparison of coverage path planning methods difficult. Firstly, a generic coverage path planning method is presented, along with a benchmark dataset comprising 54 standard fields and three operation configurations. Secondly, a set of quantitative measures are proposed, which describes coverage path planning methods' results and performance. This will enable comparisons of coverage path planning methods, while providing better insights to farmers, as the measures are directly related to agronomic concepts. Graphical abstract: Image 1