SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM

    From today on, we will be giving you information about various IOT products. Our first product is Smart Irrigation System.

In the United States, outdoor water use alone averages more than 9 billion gallons of water each day, mainly for landscape irrigation. As much as 50% of this water is wasted due to overwatering caused by inefficiencies in traditional irrigation methods and systems. Smart irrigation technology is the answer.

Smart irrigation systems tailor watering schedules and run times automatically to meet specific landscape needs. These controllers significantly improve outdoor water use efficiencies.

Unlike traditional irrigation controllers that operate on a preset programmed schedule and timers, smart irrigation controllers monitor weather, soil conditions, evaporation and plant water use to automatically adjust the watering schedule to actual conditions of the site.

For example, as outdoor temperatures increase or rainfall decreases, smart irrigation controllers consider on site-specific variables, such as soil type, sprinklers’ application rate, etc. to adjust the watering run times or schedules. There are several options for smart irrigation controllers.

https://www.hydropoint.com/what-is-smart-irrigation/

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464171/Smart-irrigation-systems-to-be-implemented-in-5-000-hectares

https://www.wlink-tech.com/smart-irrigation_d0045.html

The Difference Between Weather-Based and Soil Moisture Sensors 

Essentially there are two types of smart irrigation controllers: weather-based (ET) and on-site soil moisture sensors. The right solution depends on your geographic location and landscape environment.

Weather-based Smart Irrigation Controllers

Weather-based controllers, also referred to as evatranspiration (ET) controllers, use local weather data to adjust irrigation schedules. Evapotranspiration is the combination of evaporation from the soil surface and transpiration by plant materials.

Soil moisture Sensors Used with Smart Irrigation Controllers

Soil moisture sensor-based smart irrigation controllers use one of several well-established technologies to measure soil moisture content. When buried in the root zone of turf, trees or shrubs, the sensors accurately determine the moisture level in the soil and transmit this reading to the controller.

https://appletoninnovations.medium.com/smart-irrigation-system-project-using-arduino-iot-esp8266-fb3e503f1987

Price for smart irrigation system range from 100 $ to 3000 $.

Best selling smart irrigation system:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZ5K355?tag=techhivecom-20&th=1

As it isn't being used widely, it is available only on Amazon.