Sensor-based Variable Rate Application in Precision Agriculture using Internet of Things and Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Precision agriculture enables commercial and environmental-friendly approaches to achieve maximum agricultural output. It is an effective leveraging technology to understand and support the farming ecosystem. This review is a study of Sensor-based variable rate applications which provides the most effective and real-time mechanism to analyze and implement application mechanisms–focused not just on a field basis, but on per square area or even per plant basis. The review includes various variable rate application mechanisms, the use of a wireless sensor network to collect data from multiple endpoints, spread across the farm. It is observed that the network of data nodes provides real-time and accurate reports. The paper shows the advantages and uses of executing Variable Rate Application using Internet of Things devices that control the application at each individual node for sustainable precision agriculture.

Keywords: precision agriculture, IoT, WSN (wireless sensor network), VRA (variable rate application), sensor-based VRA

Cite this Article: Palak Sutaria, Omprakash Rajankar. Sensor-based Variable Rate Application in Precision Agriculture using Internet of Things and Wireless Sensor Networks. International Journal of Radio Frequency Design. 2020; 6(1): 11–17p.