Open AccessPrecision irrigation based on wireless sensor network
Author(s) -
Khriji Sabrine,
El Houssaini Dhouha,
Jmal Mohamed Wassim,
Viehweger Christian,
Abid Mohamed,
Kanoun Olfa
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
iet science, measurement and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.418
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1751-8830
pISSN - 1751-8822
DOI - 10.1049/iet-smt.2013.0137
Subject(s) - wireless sensor network , irrigation , computer science , actuator , node (physics) , sensor node , real time computing , key distribution in wireless sensor networks , environmental science , wireless , wireless network , computer network , engineering , telecommunications , artificial intelligence , ecology , structural engineering , biology
The main purpose of this study is to present a complete irrigation solution for the farmer based on wireless sensor network. The challenge is to create an automated irrigation system which can reduce in the same time the water's waste and is cost effective. Different parameters are important to measure in order to calculate the efficient quantity of water needed by plants. In this study, the proposed solution is the use of low‐cost sensor nodes having reduced power consumption able to realise necessary requirements. The system is composed of different types of nodes. Each node consists of a TelosB mote and adequate sensors or actuators. Soil nodes are used to detect the level of moisture and temperature in soil. Weather nodes monitor the climatic changes. Other nodes are connected to actuators which are able to control the opening of the irrigation valve if necessary.