Automation of Vegetable Drip Irrigation using Arduino UNO in a Greenhouse in a High Andean Zone

Cristian Y. Pachacute-Flores, Maria L. Chavez-Avila, Carlos D. Martinez-Ramirez, Deyby Huamanchahua

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Abstract

The use of technologies for the control and monitoring of industrial processes is growing. Thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, the development of multiple automated systems is being promoted. This boom has also generated the existence of a competitive market, setting off the alarms in companies so that they increase their competitiveness and are aware that automation is an essential factor in Industry 4.0. The present project aims to address the implementation of an automated drip irrigation system using the Arduino UNO microcontroller in a greenhouse. The system will automate irrigation operations by employing temperature, float water level, and humidity sensors. The objective of automation is to increase productivity, reduce unnecessary water losses, ensure the effective use of water, and minimize costs. It should be emphasized that water is an increasingly scarce, limited, and costly resource, so it is essential to seek improvements in irrigation systems and practices. So, the automation of this system is designed to reduce the time and effort required by the user to irrigate the greenhouse; therefore, the implementation of this system will solve these problems and provide better control of the process. Finally, this system has been applied in a greenhouse in a high Andean area, in the Puno region of Peru, where greenhouses are gradually being used to grow crops that are not resistant to the intense cold of the area.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2022
EditorsSatyajit Chakrabarti, Rajashree Paul
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages616-622
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781665492997
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event13th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2022 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 26 Oct 202229 Oct 2022

Publication series

Name2022 IEEE 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2022

Conference

Conference13th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period26/10/2229/10/22

Keywords

  • Arduino
  • Automation
  • float water level sensor
  • greenhouse
  • humidity sensor
  • irrigation
  • temperature sensor

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