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In this paper it is presented a platform to be used in an agricultural scenario. This platform has been built using distributed applications developed by interconnected modules. The modules are communicated by sockets on TCP/IP. The architecture allows the programmer to develop a high number of interconnected applications with a high level of flexibility. Different modules will be used depending on the application. One of the developed applications is the autonomous guidance of a tractor using GPS and electronic compass. This and other applications have been tested with success in a real world environment.
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Gómez, J., Carlón, A., Díez, J.F., Martínez, M., Boto, D., Navas, L.M. (2006). Automatic Guidance of a Tractor Using Distributed Applications. In: Min, G., Di Martino, B., Yang, L.T., Guo, M., Rünger, G. (eds) Frontiers of High Performance Computing and Networking – ISPA 2006 Workshops. ISPA 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4331. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11942634_10
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