Please describe your proposed solution.
Actual and functional product:
IoT Sensors:
Real Time Monitoring App:
- User Profile and Management
- Administrative Profile
- Sensor Linking
- Type of Crop
- Location
- Sensors per Customer or User
- Geolocation of Sensors on Map
- Sensors Panel by User
- Offline/Online View
- Temperature/Light/Humidity
- Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Conditions
- Real-Time Graphing of Obtained Data
- View of Maximums, Minimums, and Averages
- Date Selector for Historical Measurements Record
- Push Notifications to Alert Unfavorable Changes
- Temperature
- Humidity
- AI Model for Predictions of Next Day's Environmental Variables
- Actuator Control (irrigation or lighting system) with Programmable On and Off Options
Proposed Solution:
Our project focuses on overcoming the critical challenge of inefficient monitoring in agriculture, significantly exacerbated by problems arising from climate change. These climate challenges, including unpredictable weather patterns, extreme variations in temperature and humidity, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, negatively impact agricultural productivity and complicate effective decision-making.
In response, our proposal focuses on developing and implementing an advanced IoT system integrated with Cardano's blockchain technology. This system will address monitoring and management issues in traditional agriculture and will be crucial for adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change in the agricultural sector.
Milestone 1: Development of IoT Hardware and Software
Months 1 - 4, we will focus on developing a robust and high-precision IoT sensor network. These sensors will be capable of monitoring a wide range of environmental and agricultural variables, including soil moisture, temperature, light levels, pH, and more. Simultaneously, we will develop a sophisticated mobile application with artificial intelligence capabilities for real-time data analysis. This app will facilitate data visualization, personalized alerts, and remote control of devices, such as automated irrigation systems.
Sensors to be developed:
Device 1:
- Rain
- Wind direction and speed (without moving parts)
- Barometric pressure
- Solar radiation (Already Developed)
- Ambient temperature and humidity (Already Developed)
- Geolocated
Device 2:
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Temperature (Already Developed)
- Moisture (Already Developed)
- pH
- Electroconductivity
Memory
- 32 GB capacity Getaway
- 8 MB/month - 30 nodes - 200 Sensors
Conectivity:
- GPRS (Service Range)
- LoRa (10 km)
- WiFi (100m)
Power supply:
- Solar panels (5W - 5V)
- Li Ion Batteries (3.7V - 2200 mAh)
Milestone 2: Integration with Cardano's Blockchain
Months 5-6, we will integrate these systems with Cardano's blockchain. This integration will allow secure and transparent recording of collected data, essential for applications in agricultural insurance and certifications. Cardano's blockchain will provide a decentralized and secure platform to store critical data, vital for ensuring the integrity and traceability of information in real time.
Milestone 3: Testing and Optimization
Months 6-8 will be dedicated to conducting exhaustive tests of the system in real agricultural environments and optimizing the platform based on feedback from initial users. This phase will ensure that the system is robust, reliable, and easy to use for farmers.
Milestone 4: Implementation and Scalability
Months 9-12, we will focus on large-scale implementation of the system and exploring its scalability. During this period, we will also establish collaborations with insurance companies and certification entities to use the collected data to improve insurance and certification processes.
Benefits for Farmers and the Cardano Network
- For Farmers: Significant improvement in decision-making based on accurate and real-time data, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- For the Cardano Network: This project demonstrates a practical and valuable use of the blockchain in agriculture, expanding Cardano's scope and applicability in key industrial sectors.