SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM: INTEGRATING DRIP IRRIGATION WITH ADVANCED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract

The paper emphasizes the critical role of water in agricultural irrigation and proposes the
implementation of an externally hosted cloud computing platform to effectively manage irrigation data across the
country. This system utilizes information and communication technologies to enable users to analyze data collected
from various sensors. These sensors, including humidity, temperature, moisture, and light sensors, transmit signals
to a microcontroller, which then communicates this data to an isolated server via serial communication. Upon
receiving the sensor data, the isolated server processes it and stores it in a database. This database facilitates the
visualization of sensor data through graphs on both PC and smartphone interfaces. Users can interact with these
graphs to make informed decisions, such as toggling drip devices on or off based on the sensor readings. Threshold
values are set for each sensor to trigger actions accordingly. Overall, the proposed system aims to revolutionize
farming practices by leveraging technology to address water scarcity issues and enhance agricultural productivity.
By utilizing advanced sensor technology and cloud computing, the system offers a flexible and efficient solution for
managing irrigation processes and improving agricultural systems nationwide.