2022-2024 Oenowatch Project
Implementation of a Decision Support System using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and establishment of a Competence Centre for innovative vine-growing to support the sustainable development of precision viticulture in Cyprus and maximize the national oenological potential.
Project Number : “INTEGRATED/0918/0074”
The aim of the OenoWatch project is to study, develop, implement and pilot a holistic phytosanitary and plant protection system based on the use of an unmanned aerial vehicles and a series of cutting-edge technologies, as well as the establishment of a Competence Center for Precision Viticulture.
During the course of the project, a prototype UAS will be constructed with remote sensing indicators from multi-spectral sensors. Thanks to timely diagnosis and targeted application of plant protection, the environmental damage will be reduced while achieving better health conditions for wine-growing professionals (due to remote application of pesticides).
This will lead to increased production and reduced production costs for the wine grower. It will also achieve yields of better quality and, therefore better market prices. Gradually, there will be a positive impact on the Cypriot economy, including the reduction of imports of pesticides. Finally, the project will contribute to the implementation of a policy and strategy framework to strengthen the viability and competitiveness of viticulture in Cyprus.
OENOWATCH objectives
GENERAL
To create an accessible and affordable integrated solution for viticulture in Cyprus to be used both by vineyard owners themselves and agricultural policy makers.
To connect policymakers, academia and technology actors with the viticulture community in a sustainable way with the aim to make robotics and other innovative technologies accessible for the highest number of wine-growers.
To create more business potential in the area of precision agriculture
Strengthening the competitiveness of national wine producers
SCIENTIFIC
To develop a decision-making system based on heterogeneous location-specific data and mission management technologies.
To design and develop a semantic middleware solution and a shared information model.
To develop customized sensing and actuating systems mounted on UAVs and the relevant infrastructure (charging stations, spraying machines, etc.).
To demonstrate efficient and feasible solutions in real application scenarios.
The Project OenoWatch INTEGRATED/0918/0074 is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Cyprus through the Research and Innovation Foundation.
