Internet_of_Things_IoT_Assisted_Smart_Agriculture_Monitoring_and_Summarization_System_using_NodeMCU_and_Efficient_Sensor_Unit
Internet_of_Things_IoT_Assisted_Smart_Agriculture_Monitoring_and_Summarization_System_using_NodeMCU_and_Efficient_Sensor_Unit
Abstract—The Internet of Things (IoT) has catalyzed wastage, and suboptimal yields. The integration of IoT into
transformative advancements across various industries, and agriculture presents an opportunity to overcome these
agriculture is no exception. This paper introduces an innovative challenges by providing a connected and intelligent
IoT-assisted Smart Agriculture Monitoring and Summarization framework for monitoring and managing agricultural activities
System designed to enhance farming practices. The system [2]. While these systems have been effective to some extent,
seamlessly integrates NodeMCU, agricultural drones, and an
array of sensors, including optical sensors, soil moisture sensors,
they are primarily manual-dependent and incur high
motion sensors, and temperature and humidity sensors. Monthly implementation costs [3]. Moreover, these conventional
crop yield, soil health parameters, and environmental conditions systems contribute to water and electric resource wastages,
are meticulously monitored and processed through cloud-based often relying on solar panels to address power supply issues.
analytics. The user-friendly dashboard provides real-time
insights, alerts, and actionable recommendations to empower The integration of the IoT in agriculture has ushered in a
farmers in decision-making. This sophisticated amalgamation of new era of efficiency and precision, particularly through the
cutting-edge technologies not only addresses the inefficiencies of development of Smart Agriculture Monitoring and
traditional farming but also paves the way for a more sustainable Summarization Systems. This transformative technology
and efficient agricultural future. The presented system serves as
a blueprint for leveraging IoT in agriculture, fostering data-
combines IoT devices, sensor units, and cloud-based analytics
driven precision farming and contributing to global food to provide real-time insights and automate crucial aspects of
security. farming, promising enhanced productivity and sustainable
practices. At its core, the IoT-assisted Smart Agriculture
Keywords—Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Agriculture Monitoring and Summarization System is designed to address
Monitoring,NodeMCU, Agricultural Drones, Optical Sensor, Soil the inherent challenges faced by traditional farming methods.
Moisture Sensor, Motion Sensor, Temperature, Humidity Sensor. In many agricultural settings, manual monitoring and resource
management have proven to be labor-intensive and prone to
I.INTRODUCTION inefficiencies [4] [5]. The system leverages IoT technology to
create a network of interconnected devices that collect,
In recent years, the convergence of technology and transmit, and analyze data from various sensors strategically
agriculture has given rise to innovative solutions aimed at placed in the agricultural environment.
optimizing farming practices. One such transformative
technology is the Internet of Things (IoT), which holds The operational flow of the system involves the IoT devices
immense potential in revolutionizing the agricultural interfacing with the sensor unit to gather real-time data. This
landscape. A significant leap forward in addressing the data is then transmitted to a cloud-based analytics platform for
challenges faced by traditional farming methods, offering real- storage, analysis, and visualization. Cloud platforms such as
time monitoring, automation, and data-driven decision-making AWS IoT or Microsoft Azure process the data, employing
for enhanced agricultural productivity [1]. Agriculture, being machine learning algorithms to derive actionable insights. The
the backbone of many economies, faces numerous challenges, functionalities of this system are diverse and impactful. Real-
including climate change, resource management, and the need time monitoring provides farmers with immediate access to
for increased efficiency. Traditional farming methods often critical information about soil conditions, temperature,
involve manual monitoring, leading to inefficiencies, resource humidity, and light exposure. Automation, a key feature,
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allows for the optimization of irrigation schedules based on assessment of crop conditions. The integration of IoT allows
soil moisture levels [6]. The illustration in Figure 1 depicts the for the development of automatic watering systems [10].
implementation of intelligent IoT technology in These systems can analyze soil moisture levels and weather
agriculture.Farmers can easily interpret trends, patterns, and conditions to optimize irrigation schedules, preventing both
anomalies through user-friendly interfaces, empowering them water wastage and water deficiency. IoT devices can
to make informed decisions. efficiently manage water flow in agricultural fields. By
monitoring water usage and flow rates, farmers can make
informed decisions to conserve water resources and enhance
overall efficiency.
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analysis. These unmanned aerial vehicles are equipped with D. Soil Moisture Sensor
advanced imaging technologies, such as multispectral and
thermal cameras, enabling them to capture high-resolution The Soil Moisture Sensor depicts in Figure 6 is a crucial
images and gather valuable data on crop health, soil component in the realm of smart agriculture monitoring,
conditions, and irrigation efficiency. Agricultural drones can designed to optimize crop cultivation by providing precise
cover large areas efficiently, providing farmers with real-time insights into soil hydration levels. Strategically embedded in
insights into the spatial variability of their fields. This data can the agricultural landscape, these sensors measure the moisture
be used to create detailed maps for precision farming, content of the soil at various depths. By continuously
identifying areas that may require specific attention, such as monitoring soil moisture, farmers gain valuable information
nutrient supplementation or pest control. By facilitating rapid about the water status in their fields. This data is then
and targeted interventions, agricultural drones enhance overall transmitted in real-time to a centralized system, allowing for
crop management, optimize resource utilization, and prompt decision-making. Armed with these insights, farmers
contribute to sustainable agriculture practices, making them a can implement targeted irrigation strategies, ensuring that
vital component in the arsenal of tools for modern and crops receive the appropriate amount of water at the right
efficient farming. time. This not only enhances water efficiency but also
mitigates the risk of overwatering or underwatering,
promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The Soil
Moisture Sensor thus emerges as a key tool in precision
farming, contributing to increased crop yields, resource
optimization, and overall environmental sustainability in
agriculture.
C. Optical Sensor
F. Motion Sensor
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farmers to the presence of pests or wildlife that may threaten analytical layer forms the basis for informed decision-making
crops, enabling timely interventions. Additionally, motion and actionable insights.
sensors can be integrated with cameras to capture images or
videos for further analysis. This technology not only aids in
TABLE 1. OPTICAL SENSOR DATA
protecting crops from external threats but also assists in
understanding and managing the dynamics of the agricultural
environment. By adding a layer of situational awareness, Date R1 R2 R3 R4 R5
motion sensors enhance the overall effectiveness of smart
8/1/2023 1200 1185 1212 1178 1195
agriculture systems, promoting sustainable and secure farming
practices. 8/2/2023 1150 1168 1175 1182 1165
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