Solar Based Smart Irrigation System

Abstract

This article presents a novel mobile application utilizing modern information and communication technology for agriculture, centered on the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The proposed agricultural monitoring system, employing Arduino microcontroller boards, Wi-Fi modules, and environmental sensors, facilitates data collection on temperature, humidity, and soil moisture. UAVs gather environmental data across the farm, enabling cloud-based computation of irrigation requirements for each region. Additionally, the system remotely monitors farm conditions, including water needs, through an Android mobile application, aiding farmers. Results indicate the effectiveness of our IoT-based system in reducing unnecessary water irrigation, aligning with smart agriculture goals. As the global population burgeons, the demand for increased food production escalates. Traditional farming methods necessitate extensive labor and water usage. This paper introduces a compact automated agricultural system prototype. Employing directional guides, the hardware enables precise processes such as seeding, humidity sensing, and watering, ensuring optimal crop growth and economic viability. From seed sowing to watering, the entire system operates autonomously. Testing involved integrating the hardware with a scaled-down plantation model to validate functionality. Keywords: Solar Panels, Arduino Uno, Soil Moisture Sensor, Relay, Lithium Battery, PIR Sensor, TP4058 Module, Gear Motor, LDR Sensor, Submersible Pump, Buzzer.