Thesis Archive
Cropwise: Wireless Crop Monitoring And Management System Utilizing Zigbee Wireless Technology (2009)
Bryan Carl R. Chug, Iean Kenneth G. De Mesa, Kim Carl A. Filomeno, Vhalerie Lorraine L. Lee, Dino Antonio D. Poblete, advised by Engr. Jose Antonio M. Catalan
Abstract:
-Unstable climate patterns, the lack of political will and government support, and dysfunctional irrigation systems have all contributed to the country’s decline in the agricultural industry. Farmers irrigating four to five times a day incur high wastage in water resources. By means of a monitoring system, agricultural crops can be closely monitored and frequently maintained. Introduction of fertilizers, regular watering of crops, and application of pesticides may be executed in a regular farmto ensure maximum crop yield. CropWise is implemented using Zigbee wireless technology, and allows the system to utilize a wireless sensor network (WSN) of pods to monitor any farm. SoilSense pods detect the percentage soil moisture, and through automation, users can utilize the data to deliver water to the fields through ValveControl pods. Users will find it easy to control the system using the CropWise software interface.
Correspondence:
Engr. Jose Antonio M. Catalan
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