IOT BASED SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM USING LORA WAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64751/Keywords:
Internet of Things, Smart Irrigation, LoRaWAN, Precision Agriculture, Soil Moisture Monitoring. Low Power Communication, Remote Monitoring, Automated Irrigation, Sustainable Farming.Abstract
IOT based smart irrigation system using LoRaWAN is developed to enhance agricultural productivity by enabling efficient and automated water management using real-time field data. The system uses soil moisture, temperature, and humidity sensors to continuously monitor crop and environmental conditions and transmit the collected data over long distances through low-power LoRaWAN communication. A LoRaWAN gateway forwards this data to a cloud-based IoT platform, where it is stored and analyzed to determine the actual water requirement of crops. Based on predefined threshold values, the system automatically controls irrigation through motor pumps or solenoid valves, ensuring water is supplied only when necessary. Farmers can remotely monitor field conditions and control irrigation using a web or mobile application. This approach reduces water wastage, energy consumption, and manual labor while improving crop yield. The use of LoRaWAN makes the system suitable for large farms and remote areas with limited connectivity. Overall, the proposed system supports sustainable and smart agricultural practices through efficient resource utilization
