Research on the application mode of spatial information technology for precision agriculture in Xinjiang

Spatial information technology has been the main strength to improve Xinjiang´s environment and agriculture sustainable development. According to the specific characteristics and requirements, and the serious problems in face of Xinjiang, the paper studied the application mode of spatial information technology for precision agriculture. To realize the development strategic, an integrated PAMS (Precision Agriculture Monitoring and Servicing System in Xinjiang) system was brought forward and designed to improve the utilization of spatial information for ecosystem and environment protection, and agricultural production (precision agriculture). Shihezi was selected as the demonstration area. The PAMS system included spatial information acquiring, processing, analyzing, decision making and service platforms (systems). The aerial remote sensing system would be an important platform and tools for high resolution requirements and emergent events especially, and has been placed to the preferential position. The system, proposed to be developed in Shihezi city, could provide a possible approach for resolving the serious problems in face of Xinjiang.