April 2026
Intermediate
432 pages
11h 55m
English
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3Applications of Aerial Aided Edge Computing in Disaster Management and Emergency Response, Environmental Monitoring and Conservation, Precision Agriculture and Crop Management, Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance, Surveillance, and Public Safety
K. Lakshmi1*, S. Parvathavarthini2 and M. Thangavel1
1MCA, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
2CT-UG, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Aerial Aided Edge Computing (AAEC) is an advancement of the technological revolution that incorporates edge computing with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), enabling instant data processing, and making decisions directly at the data collection source. This chapter discovers the AAEC applications and explores the challenges and future directions to gain insights into the role of AAEC across various sectors. AAEC eases the rapid situational awareness and efficient resource allocation in disaster management and emergency response. It provides real-time iconography and data analysis for search and emergency missions, destruction evaluation, and resource dissemination. AAEC enhances environmental monitoring and conservation efforts by providing exhaustive and sustainable Wildlife monitoring, forest well-being, and Contamination levels, facilitating the implementation of proactive conservation strategies. AAEC facilitates advancements in Precision agriculture and crop management to empower the monitoring of crop health, soil assessment, and field ...
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