Irrigation system Aqua Gauge

• Shubham Banwal

• Feb, 2024

Smart Irrigation System for Automated Water Flow Control

Problem:

Traditional irrigation systems rely on manual control or fixed schedules, leading to water wastage, inefficient distribution, and lack of responsiveness to real-time environmental conditions.

Approach:

Designed and implemented an automated irrigation system that monitors environmental inputs and dynamically controls water flow to optimise usage and improve efficiency.

System Design:

• Soil moisture and environmental sensors for real-time data collection
• Control unit for processing inputs and decision-making
• Automated valve system for regulating water flow
• Feedback loop for continuous monitoring and adjustment

Key Contributions:

• Developed a sensor-driven system to monitor soil moisture and environmental conditions in real time
• Implemented automated control logic to regulate water flow based on data inputs
• Integrated hardware components (sensors, valves, controllers) into a cohesive system
• Designed workflows to ensure efficient and consistent water distribution
• Tested and optimized system performance under varying environmental conditions

Constraints & Tradeoffs:

• Sensor accuracy and reliability under changing environmental conditions
• Balancing water conservation with adequate irrigation
• Hardware limitations affecting precision and responsiveness
• Need for low-cost and scalable implementation