To develop a Crop Health Advisor system that monitors critical soil and environmental parameters using various sensors and transmits the data wirelessly to a cloud platform for analysis and advisory. This system aims to help farmers maintain optimal conditions for crop growth.
Agriculture is a critical sector that requires constant monitoring and management to ensure optimal crop health and yield. Traditional methods of monitoring crop conditions are labor-intensive and often lack real-time data, leading to inefficiencies and potential crop loss. This project, the Crop Health Advisor Project, leverages modern technology to automate the monitoring process and provide real-time data to farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Component Required:
- NodeMCU (ESP8266): Microcontroller for processing and wireless communication.
- pH Sensor: For measuring soil pH levels.
- Soil Moisture Sensor: For detecting soil moisture content.
- Rainfall Sensor: For detecting rainfall presence.
- DHT22: For measuring environmental humidity and temperature.
- LDR: For measuring light intensity.
- Breadboard and Connecting Wires: For prototyping and connections.
- Power Supply: Batteries and solar panels for sustainable power.
Components and Functionality:
pH Sensor
- Purpose: Measures the pH value of the soil to determine its acidity or alkalinity.
- Operation: The pH sensor provides real-time data on the soil’s pH level.
Soil Moisture Sensor
- Purpose: Measures the moisture content of the soil.
- Operation: The sensor detects the water content in the soil, ensuring optimal watering.
Rainfall Sensor
- Purpose: Detects the presence and intensity of rainfall.
- Operation: Indicates whether it is raining, helping in irrigation planning.
Humidity and Temperature Sensor (DHT22)
- Purpose: Measures environmental humidity and temperature.
- Operation: Provides real-time data on air humidity and temperature, crucial for crop health.
Light Dependent Resistor (LDR)
- Purpose: Measures the light intensity.
- Operation: Helps determine the amount of light available to the crops.
NodeMCU ESP32
- Purpose: Collects data from all sensors and transmits it to a cloud platform.
- Operation: Handles data acquisition and wireless communication.
Circuit Diagram is given below:
Implementation Notes
- WiFi Connection: Ensure your WiFi credentials are correct and that the NodeMCU is within range of the WiFi network.
- Sensor Calibration: Calibrate the sensors according to the manufacturer’s instructions to get accurate readings.
- Server Setup: Replace
http://your-server.com/updatewith the actual URL of your server or cloud platform where the data will be sent. - Power Supply: Ensure that the NodeMCU and sensors are supplied with appropriate power, typically 3.3V for the NodeMCU and most sensors.
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