Project AMOSIS (Automated and Moving Sprinkler Irrigation System)

Authors

  • Jessie B. Roxas

Keywords:

Irrigation, Soil Monitoring, Agriculture, Microcontroller

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Irrigation is an artificial application of water to land for the purpose of agricultural production. It assists in the growing of the agrarian crops, suppresses the weed growth, prevents soil consolidation, and maintains landscapes, yet we are still facing problems in it. Hence, the researchers constructed an intelligent irrigation sprinkler device that can automatically detect the dry soil and go to the area where the dry soil is and sprinkle it with water to meet soil moisture requirement; and will work and function well even without any people around and will also contribute to water conservation and will minimize the work of the farmers.

METHODS

In making of the device, the framework was constructed first, followed by the installation of the components, which is the stepper motor, bicycle sprockets, aluminum pulleys, and ultrasonic sensors. Then, the researcher made the circuit. After that, the researcher assembled the cylindrical waterpump and the sprayer. Subsequently, for the device to work, the code was programmed by the researcher. The randomly selected grade 12 Agri Crop Production (ACP) students participated to assess the device.

 

RESULTS

The soil moisture reading is less than orequal to 550 if the soil is wet, while 750 up if it is dry. The device can detect the dry soil and activates the sprinkler subsequently. When the reading of the two soil moisture sensors is less than or equal to 550, it means that the soil is dry. The sprinkler will go to that area and the buzzer will buzz and activates the sprinkler right after for one minute. Moreover, with the total average of 2.77 gathered from the ratings of the 10 respondents, it indicated that the Project AMOSIS functions well and shows excellence in agricultural field. The device structure is appropriate and effective based on its task.

 

DISCUSSIONS

Based from the findings and result, the researchers concluded that the Project AMOSIS (Automated and Moving Sprinkler Irrigation System) displayed absolute effectiveness in maintaining the moisture of the soil. The soil moisture sensor is responsible in reading the value of moisture of the soil that ensures the functionality of the device, which is to water the plants if the reading reached a certain level. The research study proved that the device performed well especially the sensors used in detecting and watering the plants. Generally, the device performed its task and function as the researchers expected.

Published

2019-01-18