Objectives

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 The system should have the following attributes:
    Measures soil moisture and temperature over a range of depths.   Other information such as pH may be of interest.
    Measures above-ground parameters including temperature, humidity, and light.   Incoming moisture from rainfall or irrigation may be useful.
   Transmits data periodically for collection and display.
   Solar and/or battery powered to allow unattended operation for 6 months.   

Wireless communication over a distance of 100 meters or more.

A system for collecting and displaying the data.

Documentation and user guide.

Motivations

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Optimizing water use in farming is critical for maximizing yields while conserving resources.   Knowing the water content of soil at various depths can provide useful information for managing irrigation.    It can also be useful for characterizing soil and in agricultural research.

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications:

Understanding of data acquisition and reporting:
   Use of sensors with microprocessor - interfacing and calibration.

Wireless data transmission and reception.

Data collection and display.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Robust physical design skills.

Knowledge of agricultural applications.

Expertise in low-power system design.

Details

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Project Partner:

Mark Reed

NDA/IPA:

No Agreement Required

Number Groups:

1

Project Status:

Accepting Applicants

Keywords:
Environmental Data Acquisition Solar Communications Display IOT Agriculture