Implementation of Smart Agricultural Water Management System using IoT-based Remote Monitoring

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Recently, as the informationization and the technicalization of agriculture progress, the IT technology of the agricultural ecosystem is rapidly increasing. In addition, diversification of agriculture sector, mechanization and industrialization of rural areas are progressing, and smart agriculture environment applying core technology of fourth industrial revolution is being established. In particular, interest in water management, which is the core of agriculture, and demand for agriculture water in rural areas are increasing, and supply of stable agricultural water is required.

Methods/Statistical analysis: Therefore, in this paper, smart agricultural water management system using IoT based remote monitoring technology was designed and implemented for ensuring and efficient management of agricultural water.For this purpose, remote monitoring using IoT sensor network technology was applied. In addition, the management and control of agricultural water were performed by linking with 2D modeling. Finally, we implemented a system for managing agricultural water in an integrated manner through real-time data collection and analysis.

Findings: The operating procedures of the smart agricultural water management system controlled agricultural water related devices and visualized the system through 2D modeling. Also, we designed an integrated system for remote monitoring and control by designing wired / wireless communication protocol. Through this, we provide real-time notification service to PC and smartphone application, and implement integrated management system that can control and manage agricultural water in various agricultural environments.

Improvements/Applications: The smart agricultural water management system implemented in this paper can effectively manage the management of agricultural reservoirs and large river reservoirs. In addition, because agricultural water management is not centered on the farms, smart agricultural water management system is applied to the test bed, which can minimize the damage of crops caused by drought and flood to the unit farmers. 

Keywords: Agricultural water management, Smart system, IoT, Remote monitoring, 2D modeling, Data analysis.