Vibration Monitoring and Control of Agricultural Vehicles

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of technology into modern agriculture has ushered in significant advancements in monitoring and controlling various aspects of farming practices. One prominent area of concern is the effective vibration monitoring and control of agricultural vehicles. These vehicles, crucial to contemporary farming, are subjected to various levels of vibration that can impact both their performance and longevity. As agricultural practices continue to evolve, ensuring the precise control and reduction in vibrations in these vehicles is a paramount consideration. In recent years, rapid progress in technology has presented novel opportunities to address this concern. This Special Issue focuses on the intricate interplay between vibration monitoring, control techniques, and agricultural vehicles. The objective is to explore innovative approaches that enhance the performance, efficiency, and operational lifespan of these vehicles through effective vibration management. Areas of interest for this journal include but are not limited to:

• Innovative vibration monitoring systems for agricultural vehicles;
• Adaptive control strategies to mitigate vibrations in farming equipment;
• The integration of IoT sensors for real-time vibration data collection;
• AI-driven insights for optimizing agricultural vehicle performance;
• Vibration analysis techniques for enhancing operator comfort and safety;
• Smart automation solutions for reducing vibration-induced mechanical stress;
• Human-machine interaction in the context of vibration control;
• The application of machine learning in predicting and managing vehicle vibrations;
• Computational modeling of vibration dynamics in agricultural machinery;
• Comparative studies on different vibration damping techniques;
• Experimental investigations into vibration reduction methods for specific vehicles;
• The implementation of control algorithms to ensure precision in agricultural operations.

Dr. Amandeep Singh
Dr. Siby Samuel
Guest Editors

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• vibration analysis
• vehicle dynamics
• precision farming
• IoT sensors
• adaptive control
• agricultural automation
• mechanical vibrations