Energy & Environment
The Smart Irrigation System is a technology that automatically supplies and controls water and nutrients based on soil sensor data and weather information, according to the growth conditions of plants.
Issue to Tackle
- Addressing urban greening and sustainable vegetation management in response to climate change events such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall.
- Inefficient operation due to labor-intensive, manual monitoring methods in current condition management systems.
Expected Benefits
- Uses time-series analysis and artificial intelligence to predict soil conditions, ensuring optimal water and humidity levels for increased crop yields.
- Provides water savings and cost reductions by enabling efficient irrigation through predictive capabilities.
Key Services
- Measures key soil indicators using sensors and transmits soil condition and location data to the server via LTE wireless communication.
- Optimizes irrigation conditions based on weather data and AI analysis tailored to the specific crop type.
- Allows users to remotely control irrigation systems and supply water automatically via web or mobile applications.
Key Components
Configuration
Technology
Soil Analysis Sensors
- Real-time analysis of data collected through soil sensors, including moisture content, nutrients (NPK: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), pH levels, electrical conductivity (EC), etc., to determine precise conditions required for plant growth.
Real-Time Weather Data Integration
- Collects weather data such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed to adjust irrigation levels. Suspends irrigation during rainfall, increases water supply when temperatures are high or humidity levels are low.
Artificial Intelligence Technology
- Analyzes soil and weather data using AI to predict the exact water and nutrient requirements of plants, optimizing water usage and providing optimal growth conditions.
Automated Irrigation Control
- Automatically supplies water and nutrients at optimal levels based on analyzed data from the irrigation system.
Mobile and Web-Based Control
- Enables real-time monitoring of soil conditions, weather changes, and irrigation levels via mobile or web platforms. Users can adjust irrigation schedules and settings as needed.
Wireless Communication Integration
- Transfers data collected by the irrigation system to the cloud via wireless communication modules, allowing users to access data anytime and anywhere.
Use Case
- Sinan County, South Jeolla Province (2016–Present): Covers an area of 111.8 hectares using ICT-based irrigation and automated management systems. This implementation, combined with big data, has improved agricultural productivity, ensured crop stability, and reduced labor challenges.
- Applicable to a wide range of areas, including children's parks, public parks, indoor gardens, greenhouses, golf courses, and smart farms.
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