Intelligent Agriculture
Developing a System for Monitoring and Controlling Production
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FIRST PART: CONSUMER DISCOVERY 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Benchmark Analysis Against Other Similar Technologies 1.3. Technological Roadmap 1.4. Intellectual Property Analysis 1.5. Value Proposal SECOND PART: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) 2.2.1. Sensors 2.2.2. Sink Nodes 2.2.3. Solar Panels 2.3. Hardware Brain THIRD PART: SOFTWARE AND APLICATIONS 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Software 3.3. Software Design 3.4. Application Screenshots FOURTH PART: AGROTECNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Aim and Objectives 4.3. Proof of Concept Activities 4.3.1. Measuring Outside Temperature and Humidity 4.3.2. Measuring Electrical Conductivity, Moisture and Temperature of the Soil 4.3.3. Measuring Global Radiation 4.4. Demonstration of Smart Farming Network 4.4.1. Software Used During Network Testing 4.4.2. Graphical Representation of Results Collecting from each Sensor Used During the Demonstration 4.4.3. Software for Setting Real Time Clock 4.5. Feasibility Analysis Including Protocol Updates and Proof to Continue with TRL4 and Beyond CONCLUSIONS
This book describes the development of wireless sensor network technology to monitor and control agricultural production. It discusses the use of technology by consumers, comparisons with similar technologies, the development of technology in agriculture, and intellectual property issues; wireless sensor network technology in relation to system architecture and software applications; and the example of a project to improve the efficiency and sustainability of farming operations in Mexico using the agrotechnology, showing proof-of-concept validation.