IoT-Based Smart Crop Field Monitoring & Automation of Irrigation System
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https://doi.org/10.65496/jcste.2025.64Keywords:
Wireless Sensor Network, Humidity, Moisture, Remote SensingAbstract
IoT Based Smart Crop Field Monitoring & Automation of Irrigation System offer a trans formative approach to optimizing agricultural practices, allowing farmers to achieve enhanced precision, efficiency, and sustainability. The system incorporates a network of sensors deployed throughout the crop field to collect real-time data on crucial parameters such as soil moisture, temperature, humidity, light intensity, and nutrient levels. The data is transmitted wireless to a central control unit, where it is processed and analyzed using advanced algorithms. Remote monitoring and control capabilities enable farmers to access this data and manage the irrigation system from anywhere using their smart phones, tablets, or computers. Automated irrigation control is a fundamental feature of the system, leveraging collected sensor data and predefined parameters to determine the optimal timing, duration, and quantity of water required by the crops. Weather integration plays a crucial role in the system’s operations, incorporating real-time weather data and forecasts. Data analytic capabilities enable farmers to gain valuable insights and trends regarding crop health, water usage, and growth patterns. The system emphasizes energy efficiency by intelligently managing irrigation operations and can integrate with energy management systems and employ energy-efficient components to schedule irrigation cycles during off-peak hours and conserve energy consumption. The systems revolutionize traditional agri- cultural practices by providing precise monitoring, automated irrigation control, weather integration, data analytic, energy efficiency, scalability, and flexibility, allowing farmers to optimize irrigation management, enhance crop yield, conserve resources, and contribute to sustainable agriculture.
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