Water is a scarce commodity for rural agriculture. The inability to account for water utilization at
the farm block level is the key hindrance to improve performance of irrigation systems that
remains unresolved in most countries.
The study will identity and engage in a selected irrigation system::
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Collecting user information about farm blocks, water demands, and existing irrigation
water application schedules.
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Implementing 3D scanning of pilot area to determine land and canal features
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Deploying sensors to monitor water volumes in canals.
The data obtained from these components will be used to demonstrate the business case for
the problem stated above. This requirement document is created to indicate the key
deliverables for the design and construction of a water level sensor equipment
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Heavy-Duty Agricultural Automation
This project automates large perimeter gates, helping farmers manage livestock or secure remote access points.
- High-Torque Actuation: Uses a 12V Linear Actuator or Geared DC Motor. The Arduino manages the movement using an H-Bridge driver, allowing for reversible gate motion (Open/Close).
- Security Validation: (Advanced version) Features an RFID reader or a numeric keypad. The gate only opens for authorized tags or codes, with the state logged to a local SD card.
Visual Interface
- Windows Dashboard: Includes a custom Visual Studio (C#) desktop application. The farmer can monitor the "Gate Status" (Open/Closed/Blocked) in real-time via a long-range serial radio link.