UCSB researchers bring internet data to rural areas

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UCSB researchers use technology to link rural areas to data

By Marissa Nall / Friday, April 7th, 2017 / Comments Off on UCSB researchers use technology to link rural areas to data

Jim Yager pulls a sensor device behind a tractor which collects data on soil temperature and compaction. Research by two UC Santa Barbara computer science professors is helping to tackle problems remote areas face accessing wireless technology and data, including Native American and agricultural communities. With eight years of wireless networking experience under her belt,…

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