Extended Reality Applications in Agrifood and Water Management

The food-water nexus is a highly complex and interconnected system. This book explores the application of extended reality—including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality—to address challenges in managing the interrelationships between food and water resources. XR is a powerful tool for visualizing and managing these complexities. The food-water nexus is a highly complex and interconnected system. XR is a powerful tool for visualizing, understanding, and managing these complexities. This book explores the application of extended reality technologies—including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality—to address challenges in managing the complex interrelationships between food and water resources. This book describes new ways to support decision-making in resource management by leveraging XR technologies. The immersive and interactive nature of XR allows stakeholders to understand the consequences of their decisions better, leading to more informed and sustainable food and water management choices. Key Features: Demonstrates practical XR applications for food-water nexus management through case studies that combine cutting-edge technology with real-world sustainability challenges Presents a comprehensive framework for integrating AI with extended reality technologies for precision agriculture and water conservation Explores innovative visualization techniques that transform complex environmental data into intuitive immersive experiences Analyzes the potential and limitations of XR technologies for addressing digital divide challenges in global agricultural systems