This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program provides funding of $599,998 to Navajo Technical University (NTU) for the development of a smart integrated agricultural and remote farm network with 5G connectivity for the Navajo Nation communities.
The key products and services to be delivered include:
- Flexible, scalable, and efficient cloud-based architecture and communication infrastructure for smart and connected farms (SCFs) for Navajo farmers, ranchers, and youth
- Space-air-ground integrated network for in-field agricultural data collection using remote sensing satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, and wireless sensor networks
- Privacy-preserving data analytics across farms to support community-level decision making
- Establishment of a community of practice to facilitate learning and feedback among farmers and scientists
- Demonstration of the economic benefits of the SCF system for socially disadvantaged and veteran Navajo farmers and ranchers
- Increased knowledge for Navajo farmers and ranchers to better utilize USDA programs and services
The award period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, and includes plans for subawards to support the project objectives.
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