Evapotranspiration-based Irrigation System using Raspberry Pi for Capsicum Annuum “Bell Pepper” Plant Nursery

Authors

  • Meo Vincent C. Caya School of Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Joseph Bryan G. Ibarra School of Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Glenn O. Avendaño School of Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • David Joash D. Andaleon Felipe School of Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • John Andrew V. Fernando School of Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Jose Mari T. Galvez School of Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mapua University, Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Zaliman Sauli School of Microelectronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Pauh Putra Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Evapotranspiration, Penman-Monteith, Hargreaves-Samani, Humidity, Wind Speed, Temperature, Radiation,

Abstract

The Philippines’ economy relies highly on the output of the agricultural sector. The country, being positioned near the equator, have two seasons; wet and dry season. Since then, tropical countries around Asia has been suffering drought brought upon by the El Niño wherein the impact is concentrated on the agricultural sector. In this paper, the use of a Raspberry Pi in controlling an automated irrigation system is explored. Parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and radiation are taken into account in using an Evapotranspiration (ET) based irrigation system. Evapotranspiration relies on the use of specialized equations, namely: Hargreaves-Samani and Penman-Monteith in determining the amount of water loss through evaporation and transpiration of the plant. The microcontroller determines the minimum amount of water and controls the flow of water in a dripper style configuration through the use of a water pump.

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Published

2018-05-30

How to Cite

Caya, M. V. C., Ibarra, J. B. G., Avendaño, G. O., Felipe, D. J. D. A., Fernando, J. A. V., Galvez, J. M. T., & Sauli, Z. (2018). Evapotranspiration-based Irrigation System using Raspberry Pi for Capsicum Annuum “Bell Pepper” Plant Nursery. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-14), 21–24. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3985

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1-14: Exploring Man-Machines Compliance in Sensors and Control Systems

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Articles

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