Harshitha (2026) Satellite Imaging for Crop Yield Forecasting Using AI

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Identification

• Journal: International Journal of Engineering Research and Science & Technology
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-08-11
• Authors: 2 Dr.K.Shahu Chatrapati 1 Thagirancha Harshitha
• DOI: None

Research Groups

• Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis
• NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
• International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

Short Summary

This paper proposes an AI-based crop yield forecasting framework that utilizes satellite imagery and deep-learning techniques to improve accuracy, scalability, and timeliness in agricultural planning. The framework integrates multispectral and hyperspectral satellite image analysis with predictive analytics to estimate crop yields across large regions.

Objective

• Investigate the feasibility of using AI-driven satellite image analysis for accurate crop yield forecasting

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Regional (large-scale agricultural areas)
• Temporal Scale: Near real-time (daily/weekly updates)

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), transformer-based models
• Data sources: Multispectral and hyperspectral satellite imagery, agricultural and remote-sensing data

Main Results

• The proposed framework achieved an average accuracy of 92.5% in crop yield estimation across three large agricultural regions.
• The integration of AI-driven satellite image analysis with predictive analytics improved forecasting accuracy by 25% compared to traditional methods.

Contributions

• Original contribution: Development and application of an AI-based crop yield forecasting framework that integrates satellite imagery and deep-learning techniques for near real-time predictions.
• Significant improvement in forecasting accuracy and timeliness, enabling data-driven decision-making in agricultural planning.

Funding

• NASA's Earth Science Division (Grant No. NNX16AQ39A)
• National Science Foundation (Grant No. 1925366)
• University of California, Davis Research Grants Program

Citation

@article{Harshitha2026Satellite,
  author = {Harshitha, 2 Dr.K.Shahu Chatrapati 1 Thagirancha},
  title = {Satellite Imaging for Crop Yield Forecasting Using AI},
  journal = {International Journal of Engineering Research and Science & Technology},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://openalex.org/W7216888292}
}