A smart irrigation monitoring service using wireless sensor networks

Abstract

The present research uses wireless sensor networks (WSN) to create a smart watering system. The system’s ability to perform real-time monitoring and management of irrigation makes sure that crops get the right quantity of water depending on their unique needs. The suggested method boosts agricultural yields, decreases labor costs, and improves water usage efficiency. The system uses a field-deployed network of inexpensive wireless sensors to track the soil moisture levels in real time. The central controller utilizes the wirelessly sent sensor data to decide when and how much water should be applied to the crops. Utilizing wireless protocols like Zigbee, these nodes connect to a central gateway, where the data is processed and examined to establish the ideal watering needs for each crop. The technology is scalable and simple to install in larger agricultural fields. The study’s findings indicate that the system can boost crop yields by up to 30% while boosting water usage efficiency by up to 60%. Farmers may decrease their water use, save time and money, and enhance their profitability by adopting the smart irrigation monitoring service powered by WSN.