This thesis presents the design of an irrigation system based on soil moisture sensors, conceived to be simple to implement, robust, and economically accessible. After analyzing the state of the art, which includes established models such as FAO-56 and recent approaches using low-cost sensors, the system was tested in a domestic garden with four types of crops characterized by different water requirements. The results highlighted the controller’s ability to adapt irrigation to environmental conditions and the specific needs of the plants, ensuring a more targeted distribution and reducing water consumption compared to traditional methods. The work demonstrates the potential of simple and low-cost solutions for sustainable water management in domestic contexts.
Questa tesi presenta la progettazione di un sistema di irrigazione basato su sensori di umidità del suolo, concepito per essere semplice da implementare, robusto ed economicamente accessibile. Dopo aver analizzato lo stato dell’arte, che include modelli consolidati come FAO-56 e approcci recenti con sensori low-cost, il sistema è stato testato in un orto domestico con quattro tipologie di colture caratterizzate da esigenze idriche differenti. I risultati hanno evidenziato la capacità del controllore di adattare l’irrigazione alle condizioni ambientali e ai fabbisogni specifici delle piante, garantendo una distribuzione più mirata e riducendo i consumi rispetto ai metodi tradizionali. Il lavoro dimostra la potenzialità di soluzioni semplici e a basso costo per una gestione idrica sostenibile in contesti domestici.
Sviluppo di un controllore per l'irrigazione intelligente di campi agricoli tramite rilevamento dell'umidità
SCHMID, GIOVANNI
2024/2025
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This thesis presents the design of an irrigation system based on soil moisture sensors, conceived to be simple to implement, robust, and economically accessible. After analyzing the state of the art, which includes established models such as FAO-56 and recent approaches using low-cost sensors, the system was tested in a domestic garden with four types of crops characterized by different water requirements. The results highlighted the controller’s ability to adapt irrigation to environmental conditions and the specific needs of the plants, ensuring a more targeted distribution and reducing water consumption compared to traditional methods. The work demonstrates the potential of simple and low-cost solutions for sustainable water management in domestic contexts.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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