Agriculture Reference
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technology (GPS and wireless sensors) and increased knowledge through research
and development have resulted in commercially available irrigation systems fitted
for variable rate or site-specific water applications. Fertilizer and pesticide injection
into an irrigation stream can also be more site-specific as an added benefit. These
developments not only help conserve water but also have the potential for reducing
possible chemical loss to the environment.
Future applications in irrigation automation will likely involve the integration of
multiple sensor network systems for determining when to irrigate, where to irrigate,
and how much to apply. The commercialization of sensors and sensor systems for
irrigation automation in production agriculture will require reliable and economical
WSN systems for ease of deployment and minimal maintenance. Such systems are
already emerging as a result of the availability of affordable RF modules, and wire-
less communication protocols.
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