A Novel Algorithm Based on LoRa Technology for Open-Field and Protected Agriculture Smart Irrigation System

Thabit Sultan Mohammed*, Dr Ammar Al-Bazi, Omar Khan

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A novel algorithm for smart irrigation system adaptable for both open-field and protected agriculture based on LoRa technology is proposed in this paper. The algorithm suits a networked architecture, in which a central controller is communicating with distributed units of sensors and actuators. Communication within the system units use LoRa devices, where a LoRa is an IoT based technology providing low-power and long-range radio connectivity. Within an agricultural farm, the system can be configured such that it can suit the control of environmental conditions applicable for either an open-field and/or a protected (e.g. greenhouse) agricultures. A database has been developed and designed to comply with the system architecture. The collected data is analyzed and used by the system for automatically adjusting itself to an optimal or semi-optimal performance. At the central control, the user interface offer system monitoring capability, statistics, as well as report generation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 2nd IEEE Middle East and North Africa COMMunications Conference (MENACOMM)
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-7281-3687-5
ISBN (Print)978-1-7281-3688-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Feb 2020

Publication series

Name2019 2nd IEEE Middle East and North Africa COMMunications Conference, MENACOMM 2019

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Keywords

  • smart irrigation
  • IoT
  • LoRa technology
  • smart monitoring
  • soil sensor
  • greenhouse
  • climate conditions

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