Water Consumption Reduction: Electronically Controlled Drip Irrigation Systems

Abstract

Abstract: Starting from the global problem related to water scarcity and focusing on the technological resources related to our electronic engineering studies, we approached the investigation of a drip irrigation system with electronic control that allows managing water resources for agricultural production. After evaluating and studying the problems, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the system, evaluating ground sensing methods, as well as the components and sensors to be used, we proposed a system based on the Arduino open source platform. This system allows us to have a specific control of irrigation through soil sensing and controlled pumping, which allows efficient use of available water. Also, this system is capable of granting and storing data for a later analysis and improvement of production in general. We finally conclude that by using this system, the main problem of efficient water use is solved, reducing the unnecessary expense of water resources and, in turn, providing great benefits for agricultural production.