1. Heilmeier Questions Stacy, Devin, Brandon

2. What are we trying to do?  We are trying to implement an automated greenhouse monitor system.  Monitor and store various metrics such as light, relative humidity, soil moisture, temperature, etc.  Provide application to view this data remotely, as well as database back end to access and view past statistics.  Explore scalability

3. How, who, what?  How is this done presently  Various sensors are monitored separately  Who is doing this?  Greenhouses, hobbyists, farmers.  What are the limitations?  Resources, costs, time

4. What is new about our approach  Several sensors integrated into one platform that can be monitored from a single convenient application.  Information can be viewed both in real time and by querying the database of past metrics all in the same app.

5. Why can we be successful?  “Smart” devices are on the rise ( tablets, phones, etc ).  An integrated, aesthetically pleasing, easy to use app is desirable to a wide range of markets  This includes garden enthusiasts and with proper scalability greenhouse managers.

6. What difference does this make?  Improves efficiency  Allows remote care of plants.  Allows user to be constantly plugged in to their agricultural operation, resulting in better care and plant yield.

7. Progress Estimations  Time to complete  2 Semesters ( includes planning, part ordering, design, implementation, data collection, and testing )  Metrics  Ability to integrate sensors  Integrity of data collected from sensors  Success in data collection  Living plants  Cost  Estimated: $300-$400