Major Types of ground level sensors used in agriculture
soil moisture
•A soil moisture sensor is a tool used for
measuring the exact moisture amount in
the soil near plant root zones.
•The data collected by these sensors is
useful information for precise irrigation
practices.
•The soil moisture sensors allow for much
more efficient scheduling of water supply
and distribution.For the best plant
growth, such sensors aid in reducing or
increasing irrigation.
•The soil moisture sensors can be divided
into primary and secondary sensors.
•The role of these sensors is to give soil
moisture readings at primary and
secondary root zones.
Soil temperature sensors
•Soil temperature sensors are used for measuring the real-time temperature of the
soil. These temperature readings help predict any possible soil-borne disease
infections.
•In agricultural assessment and research, soil temperature sensors are frequently
used.
•The soil temperature sensor can operate for an extended period of time in humid
conditions with a quick response.
•It has a high measurement accuracy and consistency, allowing it to simultaneously
monitor the temperature of the soil, atmosphere, and water in real-time, giving the
overall temperature of the soil.
Leaf wetness sensors
The Leaf Wetness sensor is an innovative and user-friendly tool that makes it possible to
detect leaf wetness accurately and affordably.
Many bacterial and fungal diseases only harm plants when there is moisture on the leaf
surface.
The Sensor detects dampness on the surface of a leaf, allowing researchers and growers
to foresee disease & pests and preserve plant canopies.
Leaf wetness sensors
Rainfall sensors or Rain sensors
Rainfall sensors can help with plant health maintenance and water conservation
by avoiding the need for frequent irrigation.
Farmers can schedule their farming activities based on the information provided
by the rainfall sensors, which detect the quantity of rainfall that has happened.
They can decide when to irrigate their crops at the ideal time using rainfall
sensors.
Temperature sensors
The three factors that affect plant growth the most are light, temperature, and
moisture.
By using temperature sensors, farmers can easily keep an eye on the temperature at
the plant canopy level, thus reducing the risk of disease and pest infestation for their
crops.
