EMBEDDED SYSTEM BASED DRIP IRRIGATION

EMBEDDED SYSTEM :  A Computer system designed for specific control functions within a larger system  Including hardware and mechanical parts  Contain processing cores i.e microcontrollers or DSP

DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM :  Valuable tool, accurate soil moisture  Simple, precise method for irrigation  Helps in time saving, removal of human error  To maximize net profits

Conventional methods like sprinklers, flood feeding. Wet the lower leaves & stem of the plants. Promotes infections by leaf mold fungi.

MODERN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS :  Drip irrigation method invented by Israelis in 1970s  Technique slowly applies small amounts of water.  Prevent moisture stress in the plant

 Requires half of the water by sprinkler  Reducing energy cost.  Wide range of field conditions  A wetted profile developed plant’s root zone.  Increase yields & decrease water requirements, labour

DESIGN OF MICRO CONTROLLER BASED SYSTEM  Flow  Pressure  Water supply & quality  Soil type & root structure  Elevation  Timing  Watering needs

MICRO CONTROLLER UNIT:

APPLICATION TO FIELD:  Maintaining uniform environmental conditions.  Centralized computer, serial port on micro controller unit.

ADVANTAGES: Simple to design & install. Useful to all climatic conditions Increase in productivity Reduces water consumption Error free due to micro controller Safest & no man power required Reduce soil erosion

DISADVANTAGES: Applicable for large size farms. Costlier equipment. Limited life. Temporary installations.

CONCLUSION:  Modernized the agricultural industries, mass scale with optimum expenditure.  Save man power, water to improve production.