e-Yantra Research Talks
At e-Yantra, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge-sharing. Our Research Talk Series provides a platform for researchers and staff members to share their work and technical insights related to the ongoing research and projects in the lab. It is also a forum for e-yantra alumni, industry experts, and thought leaders to share insights into cutting-edge technologies. These talks aim to inspire, educate, and connect individuals passionate about technology and innovation. Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, join us to explore the latest advancements, engage with experts, and be part of a community driving the future of technology.
Upcoming Talks
Optimization and the least-squares problem in engineering
The desire to select the best among alternatives is one of the most primeval instincts of humanity. In applied science, one of the manifestations of this trait has been the "least-squares" problem. Starting from our early encounter in 8th or 9th standard as a "data-fitting" problem in a Physics laboratory, I shall move up the ladder to Kalman filtering (an object of much interest to the robotics and drones community.)
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Geometry Gone Wild
The engineering world is cluttered with mathematical manipulation and jargon. Geometry usually takes a backseat, but for those who share space with this backseat passenger, the road ahead and the vistas around appear more comprehensible and appealing. In this talk, I shall talk of certain geometric constructs in engineering, spurred by the problems in mechanics. (Mechanics has spurred and spawned beautiful math, like Riemannian geometry and Lie groups.)
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Past Talks
Efforts and issues in publicly available weather data
Abstract:
Abstract: Environmental data can be retrieved from IMD or by installing a local weather station close to the farm. The problem with relying on IMD weather data is its spatial resolution since each district typically has at least one IMD weather station. This makes it difficult to rely on IMD data for farmland solutions far from the IMD station. Installing a local weather station is possible but expensive and often limited in its capability to send weather data to remote/cloud servers due to network limitations. Among the 200+ weather stations available, prices range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 2 Lakhs+. One can install a weather station near the farmland based on affordability and use case. Most weather stations have limited capabilities to send and store data to a remote server. They typically consist of two parts: a weather recording unit and a display unit. The display unit, which can be wired or wireless, is used to visualize and store weather data for one day to two years and sometimes can send data to a remote server.
Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM