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Модель динамики численности популяций лесных насекомых использована для моделирования взаимодействий «лес–насекомые» и оценки возможных повреждений лесных насаждений насекомыми-вредителями. Согласно этой модели популяция рассматривалась как система автоматической регуляции, в которой входные переменные характеризуют влияние модифицирующих (прежде всего климатических) факторов, а цепи обратной связи описывают влияние регулирующих факторов (паразитов и хищников, внутрипопуляционных взаимодействий). На основе этой модели популяционной динамики предложена методика стресс-тестирования — оценки рисков повреждений и гибели лесных насаждений по отношению к вспышкам массового размножения насекомых. Такой опасный вид лесных вредителей, как сосновая пяденица (Bupalus piniarius L.), рассматривался в качестве объекта анализа; проводились компьютерные эксперименты по оценке рисков возникновения вспышек массового размножения при возможных климатических изменениях на территории Средней Сибири. Модельные эксперименты по- казали, что при достаточно умеренном потеплении (не более 4 °С в летний период) риск воздействия насекомых на лес существенно не возрастает. Однако более сильное потепление на территории Средней Сибири в сочетании с уменьшением количества осадков в летний период может вызвать существенное увеличение частоты вспышек массового размножения основного вредителя сосновых лесов — сосновой пяденицы.

A model of forest insect population dynamics used to simulate of “forest-insect” interactions and for estimation of possible damages of forest stand by pests. This model represented a population as control system where the input variables characterized the influence of modifier (climatic) factors and the feedback loop describes the effect of regulatory factors (parasites, predators and population interactions). The technique of stress testing on the basis of population dynamics model proposed for assessment of the risks of forest stand damage and destruction after insect impact. The dangerous forest pest pine looper Bupalus piniarius L. considered as the object of analysis. Computer experiments were conducted to assess of outbreak risks with possible climate change in the territory of Central Siberia. Model experiments have shown that risk of insect impact on the forest is not increased significantly in condition of sufficiently moderate warming (not more than 4 °C in summer period). However, a stronger warming in the territory of Central Siberia, combined with a dry summer condition could cause a significant increase in the risk of pine looper outbreaks.

В статье приведены промежуточные результаты разработки системы управления дистанционно-пилотируемого сельскохозяйственного самолета (БДПС). Разработана концепция использования автоматизированного комплекса для выполнения авиахимической работ (АХР), предназначенного для обработки полей, акваторий, лесов с целью защиты от вредителей растений, внесения удобрений. Базовым компонентом комплекса является пилотируемый сельскохозяйственный самолет МВ-500 разработки ООО «Фирма «МВЕН» (г. Казань). Использование самолета в беспилотном режиме обеспечит увеличение производительности самолета, увеличит полезную нагрузку.

В статье определен состав комплекса для автоматизации АХР: самолет, наземный пункт автоматизированного управления, бортовая аппаратура для автоматизированного управления самолетом и формирования карты высот обрабатываемого участка, спутниковая система точного позиционирования, необходимая для автоматизации управления самолетом. Самолет оснащается системой автоматизированного управления, обеспечивающей дистанционное управление взлетом и посадкой и автоматическое управление траекторией полета на сверхмалой высоте при выполнении АХР и выполнения пространственных разворотов на границах обрабатываемых участков. Взлет, посадка, вывод самолета в зону выполнения АХР предлагается производить с помощью летчика оператора с наземного пункта управления. Наземный пункт управления должен обеспечивать прием и отображение на экране оператора пилотажно-навигационной информации и нескольких видов с борта самолета. Оператор может управлять поочередно несколькими самолетами на этих этапах полета с помощью органов управления наземного пункта. В дальнейшем планируется автоматизировать и эти этапы полета, оставив за летчиком- оператором функции контроля и возможности дистанционного управления в особых случаях. Для навигации самолета при выполнении АХР на борту установлена аппаратура высокоточного позиционирования RTK (Real Time Kinematic), обеспечивающая измерение с сантиметровой точностью координат и высот самолета относительно базовой станции, установленной в наземном пункте управления. Перед выполнением АХР строится трехмерная цифровая карта обрабатываемого участка путем дополнения существующих кадастровых карт измерениями высот участка, выполняемых с помощью бортовых радио и оптического высотомеров того же самолета.

К настоящему времени изготовлены и протестированы следующие компоненты системы: дистанционно управляемая модель самолета МВ-500 в масштабе 1:5, система спутникового позиционирования; система для получения изображения и телеметрической информации с борта модели; автопилот; методы получения 3-мерных цифровых карт участков и планирования траекторий полета при АХР.

The article presents the intermediate results of the development of a control system for a remotely piloted agricultural aircraft (RPAA). The concept of using an automated complex for performing aerochemical work (ACW) designed for processing fields, water areas, forests with the purpose of protection from pests of plants, fertilization is developed. The basic component of the complex is a manned agricultural aircraft MV-500 developed by LLC “Firm “MVEN” (Kazan). The use of the aircraft in unmanned mode will provide an increase in the productivity of the aircraft, will increase the payload.

The article defines the composition of the complex for automation of ACW: aircraft, ground control center, onboard equipment for automated control of the aircraft and the formation of a map of the heights of the section being processed, and the satellite precise positioning system necessary to automate the control of the aircraft. The aircraft is equipped with an automated control system that provides remote control of take-off and landing and automatic control of the flight trajectory at extremely low altitude when performing ACW and performing spatial turns at the boundaries of the treated areas. It is proposed to take off, landing, dropping an aircraft into the ACW exercise area by means of a pilot operator from a ground control station. The ground control point should provide reception and display on the operator's screen of flight information and several types from the aircraft. The operator can control alternately several aircraft during these phases of flight with the help of ground control authorities. In the future, it is planned to automate these stages of flight, leaving behind the pilot-operator control functions and remote control capabilities in special cases. For the navigation of the aircraft, when performing ACW on board, RTK (Real Time Kinematic) equipment is installed, providing a measurement with centimeter accuracy of coordinates and aircraft heights relative to the base station installed in the ground control station. Before the implementation of ACW, a three-dimensional digital map of the processed area is built by adding existing cadastral maps with measurements of the elevations of the section carried out with the help of on-board radio and optical altimeters of the same aircraft.

To date, the following system components have been manufactured and tested: a remotely controlled model of the MV-500 aircraft at a scale of 1:5, a satellite positioning system; system for obtaining images and telemetry information from the board model; autopilot; methods of obtaining three-dimensional digital maps of sections and planning flight trajectories for ACW.

Rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW) is one of the major pests which affects the coconut trees. It feeds on the tree by sucking up the water content as well as the essential nutrients from leaves. It also forms sooty mold in leaves due to which the process of photosynthesis is inhibited. Biocontrol of pest is harmless for trees and crops. The experimental results in literature reveal that Pseudomallada astur is a potential predator for this pest. We investigate the dynamics of predator, Pseudomallada astur’s interaction with rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus in coconut trees using a mathematical model. In this system of ordinary differential equation, the pest-predator interaction is modeled using Holling type III functional response. The parametric values are calculated from the experimental results and are tabulated. An approximate analytical solution for the system has been derived. The homotopy analysis method proves to be a suitable method for creating solutions that are valid even for moderate to large parameter values, hence we employ the same to solve this nonlinear model. The $\hbar$-curves, which give the admissible region of $\hbar$, are provided to validate the region of convergence. We have derived the approximate solution at fifth order and stopped at this order since we obtain a more approximate solution in this iteration. Numerical simulation is obtained through MATLAB. The analytical results are compared with numerical simulation and are found to be in good agreement. The biological interpretation of figures implies that the use of a predator reduces the whitefly’s growth to a greater extent.

Rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW) is one of the major pests which affects the coconut trees. It feeds on the tree by sucking up the water content as well as the essential nutrients from leaves. It also forms sooty mold in leaves due to which the process of photosynthesis is inhibited. Biocontrol of pest is harmless for trees and crops. The experimental results in literature reveal that Pseudomallada astur is a potential predator for this pest. We investigate the dynamics of predator, Pseudomallada astur’s interaction with rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus in coconut trees using a mathematical model. In this system of ordinary differential equation, the pest-predator interaction is modeled using Holling type III functional response. The parametric values are calculated from the experimental results and are tabulated. An approximate analytical solution for the system has been derived. The homotopy analysis method proves to be a suitable method for creating solutions that are valid even for moderate to large parameter values, hence we employ the same to solve this nonlinear model. The $\hbar$-curves, which give the admissible region of $\hbar$, are provided to validate the region of convergence. We have derived the approximate solution at fifth order and stopped at this order since we obtain a more approximate solution in this iteration. Numerical simulation is obtained through MATLAB. The analytical results are compared with numerical simulation and are found to be in good agreement. The biological interpretation of figures implies that the use of a predator reduces the whitefly’s growth to a greater extent.

The coconut tree is often mentioned as the “tree of life” due to its immense benefits to the human community ranging from edible products to building materials. Rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW), a natural enemy seems to be a major threat to farmers in bringing up these coconut trees. A mathematical model to study the dynamics of pest population in the presence of predator and parasite is developed. The biologically feasible equilibrium points are derived. Local asymptotic stability as well as global asymptotic stability is analyzed at the points. Furthermore, in order to educate farmers on pest control, we have added the impact of awareness programs in the model. The conditions of existence and stability properties of all feasible steady states of this model are analyzed. The result reveals that predator and parasite play a major role in reducing the immature pest. It also shows that pest control activities through awareness programs further reduce the mature pest population which decreases the egg laying rate which in turn reduces the immature population.

The coconut tree is often mentioned as the “tree of life” due to its immense benefits to the human community ranging from edible products to building materials. Rugose spiraling whitefly (RSW), a natural enemy seems to be a major threat to farmers in bringing up these coconut trees. A mathematical model to study the dynamics of pest population in the presence of predator and parasite is developed. The biologically feasible equilibrium points are derived. Local asymptotic stability as well as global asymptotic stability is analyzed at the points. Furthermore, in order to educate farmers on pest control, we have added the impact of awareness programs in the model. The conditions of existence and stability properties of all feasible steady states of this model are analyzed. The result reveals that predator and parasite play a major role in reducing the immature pest. It also shows that pest control activities through awareness programs further reduce the mature pest population which decreases the egg laying rate which in turn reduces the immature population.

In this paper, a mathematical model is developed and analyzed to assess the indirect impact of controlling rhinoceros beetles on red palm weevil populations in coconut plantations. The model consists of a system of six non-linear ordinary differential equations (ODEs), capturing the interactions among healthy and infected coconut trees, rhinoceros beetles, red palm weevils, and the oryctes virus. The model ensures biological feasibility through positivity and boundedness analysis. The basic reproduction number $R_0$ is derived using the next-generation matrix method. Both local and global stability of the equilibrium points are analyzed to determine conditions for pest persistence or eradication. Sensitivity analysis identifies the most influential parameters for pest management. Numerical simulations reveal that by effectively controlling the rhinoceros beetle population particularly through infection with the oryctes virus, the spread of the red palm weevil can also be suppressed. This indirect control mechanism helps to protect the coconut tree population more efficiently and supports sustainable pest management in coconut plantations.

In this paper, a mathematical model is developed and analyzed to assess the indirect impact of controlling rhinoceros beetles on red palm weevil populations in coconut plantations. The model consists of a system of six non-linear ordinary differential equations (ODEs), capturing the interactions among healthy and infected coconut trees, rhinoceros beetles, red palm weevils, and the oryctes virus. The model ensures biological feasibility through positivity and boundedness analysis. The basic reproduction number $R_0$ is derived using the next-generation matrix method. Both local and global stability of the equilibrium points are analyzed to determine conditions for pest persistence or eradication. Sensitivity analysis identifies the most influential parameters for pest management. Numerical simulations reveal that by effectively controlling the rhinoceros beetle population particularly through infection with the oryctes virus, the spread of the red palm weevil can also be suppressed. This indirect control mechanism helps to protect the coconut tree population more efficiently and supports sustainable pest management in coconut plantations.