THERMA-SAT FARMING
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The THERMA-SAT FARMING project is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in Vocational Education and Training (KA220-VET) designed to modernize agricultural education through high-tech digital tools.
Core Project Data
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Full Title: Smart Farming Applications with Image Processing Technologies for Developing STEM Skills in Vocational Education.
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Total Budget: 250,000.00 €.
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Duration: 26 months (from 01/10/2024 to 30/11/2026).
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Target Group: VET students aged 14–18 and their teachers.
Key Objectives
The project aims to integrate STEM skills into vocational training by leveraging innovative technologies. Main goals include:
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Developing learning resources using drones and satellites for smart farming.
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Equipping students and teachers with digital skills for processing and interpreting multispectral and thermal data.
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Promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices.
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Fostering international cooperation between agricultural, aviation, and technical VET schools.
Partnership Consortium
The consortium includes six organizations from five different countries:
| Role | Organisation | Country | Expertise |
| Coordinator | Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego | Poland |
Agricultural education
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| Partner | ISTITUTO TECNICO COMMERCIALE "G.P. CHIRONI" | Italy |
Aviation and drone technology
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| Partner | AIR3DMAP LIMITED COMPANY | Türkiye |
Remote sensing and engineering
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| Partner | Muratpasa Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | Türkiye |
IT and MOOC development
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| Partner | Agronomska skola Zagreb | Croatia |
Agricultural training
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| Partner | Liceul Tehnologic Bratianu | Romania |
Agrodrones and mechanical VET
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Planned Results (Work Packages)
The project is structured into four main work packages:
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WP1 - Project Management: Coordination, financial oversight, and quality monitoring.
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WP2 - Basic UAV Training: Creation of a 20-module guide for drone design and piloting, including obtaining drone licenses for 100 participants.
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WP3 - Remote Sensing & Image Processing: Development of a training kit for educators on analyzing satellite and thermal imagery for agriculture.
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WP4 - Dissemination: Creation of an e-book and a Virtual Museum (using VR/AR) to showcase results, along with multiplier events in all partner countries.
Innovation & Impact
The project is considered innovative because it utilizes open-source satellite databases (ESA, NASA) and thermal drones to create practical, interdisciplinary learning materials. By the end of the project, agricultural students will have the technical capacity to perform "precision farming," such as identifying crop stress or water needs via remote sensing.