An IOT-Based Soil Moisture Management System for Precision Agriculture: Real-Time Monitoring and Automated Irrigation Control
Suprava Ranjan Laha, Binod Kumar Pattanayak, Saumendra Pattnaik, Debashree Mishra, Debasish Swapnesh Kumar Nayak, Bibhuti Bhusan Dash
Abstract
Managing soil moisture is crucial for optimizing crop growth and yield in agriculture. With the advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, innovative soil moisture monitoring and control solutions have emerged. This paper presents a pioneering IoT -based soil moisture management system tailored for precision agriculture within Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University. The system utilizes sensor nodes, wireless communication, and cloud computing to enable real-time monitoring and automated irrigation control, addressing the limitations of conventional manual approaches. Providing continuous, remote, and precise measurements of soil moisture levels revolutionizes how soil moisture is managed within the university's agricultural practices. Low-cost sensor nodes are strategically placed throughout the fields to collect data, which is wirelessly transmitted to a central hub for analysis and decision-making. A cloud-based platform processes the data, generating actionable insights and triggering automated irrigation when necessary. Extensive testing and validation demonstrate the system's reliability and ability to improve water use efficiency, surpassing traditional methods. Furthermore, the IoT architecture of the system offers scalability and flexibility, making it adaptable to different crop types and field conditions present within SOA University. This innovative research contributes to the field of precision agriculture by providing an efficient and tailored solution for soil moisture management within the university's agricultural practices. This IoT -based system enhances crop productivity by enabling real-time monitoring and automated irrigation control, promoting sustainable water resource utilization. Its implementation within SOA University fosters the integration of cutting-edge technology into agricultural practices, facilitating optimized crop growth and contributing to the university's commitment to environmental sustainability and resource management.