Design and Performance Evaluation of Wireless Sensor Network-Based Soil Monitoring Systems for Agriculture
Keywords:
Wireless Communication, Energy Efficiency, Soil Moisture Sensor, Internet of Things (IoT), Precision Farming, Soil Monitoring, Smart Agriculture, Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)Abstract
Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)-based soil monitoring systems have emerged as an effective solution for enhancing agricultural productivity through real-time monitoring of soil conditions. This study presents the design and performance evaluation of a WSN-based soil monitoring system that integrates soil moisture, temperature, and pH sensors with wireless communication technology. Sensor nodes are deployed across agricultural fields to continuously collect and transmit soil data to a central monitoring unit for analysis and decision-making. The proposed system aims to optimize irrigation practices, reduce water wastage, and improve crop health. Performance evaluation is conducted using parameters such as packet delivery ratio, energy consumption, network lifetime, communication delay, and sensing accuracy. Experimental results indicate that the system provides reliable data transmission, low power consumption, and accurate soil monitoring, making it suitable for precision agriculture and sustainable farming applications.
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