Research Article
Hybrid Powered Auto-irrigation System using Embedded Controller
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-3-2022.2319025, author={Srishti Chowdhury and Milee Singh and Sayeli Ghosh and Sushri Mukherjee and Dharmbir Prasad and Rudra Pratap Singh}, title={Hybrid Powered Auto-irrigation System using Embedded Controller }, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on ICT for Digital, Smart, and Sustainable Development, ICIDSSD 2022, 24-25 March 2022, New Delhi, India}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIDSSD}, year={2023}, month={5}, keywords={green energy hybrid power irrigation soil moisture water-saving agricultural}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-3-2022.2319025} }- Srishti Chowdhury
Milee Singh
Sayeli Ghosh
Sushri Mukherjee
Dharmbir Prasad
Rudra Pratap Singh
Year: 2023
Hybrid Powered Auto-irrigation System using Embedded Controller
ICIDSSD
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-3-2022.2319025
Abstract
In this work, the level of moisture in the soil is monitored constantly via a moisture sensor. The output of this sensor is fed to the microcontroller and accordingly, it directs the switching of the water pump. The automatic water flows control using a moisture sensor-driven microcontroller circuit throws a light upon the utility of automation in irrigation and thereby optimizing the water flow in the field. The microcontroller is interfaced with a sensor to check soil moisture and the relay circuit to complete the control loop along with the feedback mechanism. When the sun shines, the LDR sensor via the relay directs the battery to be charged by the solar panel. On the other hand, during the night or cloudy weather, the LDR sensor senses the absence of light and thus via relay switching directs the battery to be charged by the windmill. This allows a sensible way of balancing nature-provided energy as and when available. Integration of the wind systems helps to facilitate the accumulation of wind energy during the night as a backup or rather as an additional system to add on more energy.