Wireless Environmental Monitoring and Control in Poultry Houses: A Conceptual Study
António Godinho, Romeu Vicente, Sérgio Silva, Paulo Jorge Coelho
Abstract
Modern commercial poultry farming typically occurs indoors, where partial or complete environmental control is employed to enhance production efficiency. Maintaining optimal conditions, such as temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, and ammonia levels, is essential for ensuring bird comfort and maximizing productivity. Monitoring the conditions of poultry houses requires reliable and intelligent management systems. This study introduces a Wireless Monitoring and Control System developed to regulate environmental conditions within poultry facilities. The system continuously monitors key parameters via a network of distributed sensor nodes, which transmit data wirelessly to a centralized control unit using Wi-Fi. The control unit processes the incoming data, stores it in a database, and adjusts actuators accordingly to maintain ideal conditions. A web-based dashboard allows users to monitor and control the environment in real time. Field testing confirmed the system’s effectiveness in keeping conditions optimal, supporting poultry welfare and operational efficiency.