GREEN HOUSE MONITORING USING SENSOR NETWORK

A PROJECT REPORT Submitted by

Bhavin R. Jadav(090530111064) Hiren N. Rabari (090530111048)

In fulfillment for the award of the degree

Of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
in Department Of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Chhotubhai Gopalbhai Patel Institute of Technology Bardoli

Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

May-2013

Certificate
This is to certify that the project entitled GREEN HOUSE MONITORING
USING SENSORS

has Hiren

been

carried

out

by

Bhavin under my

Jadav(090530111064),

Rabari(090530111048)

guidance in fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering (8th Semester) of Gujarat

Technological University, Ahmedabad during the academic year 2012-13.

Date of Submission: ____________________

Prof. Kinnal Dhameliya

Asst. Prof. (E.C. Dept.) C. G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli Surat.

Prof. Rakesh S. Gajre

Head (EC Dept. & EE Dept.) C.G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli Surat.

Sign Of Jury

Prof. Jayesh Munjani

Asst. Prof. (E.C. Dept.) C.G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli Surat.

Abstract 1
In modern greenhouses, several measurement points are required to trace down the local climate parameters in different parts of the big greenhouse to make the greenhouse automation system work properly. Cabling would make the measurement system expensive and vulnerable. Moreover, the cabled measurement points are difficult to relocate once they are installed. Thus, a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) consisting of small-size wireless sensor nodes equipped with radio and one or several sensors, is an attractive and cost-efficient option to build the required measurement system.

In this work, we developed a wireless sensor system for greenhouse monitoring by integrating a sensor platform provided by Sensinode Ltd.with three commercial sensors capable to measure four climate variables. The feasibility of the developed system was tested by deploying a simple sensor network into Martens Greenhouse Research Foundations greenhouse in Nrpi town in Western Finland. During a one day experiment, we collected data to evaluate the network reliability and its ability to detect the microclimate layers, which typically exist in the greenhouse between lower and upper flora. We were also able to show that the network can detect the local differences in the greenhouse climate caused by various disturbances, such as direct sunshine near the greenhouse walls. This article is our first step in the area of greenhouse monitoring and control, and it is all about the developed sensor network feasibility and reliability. Data analysis, control solutions and more complex network setups will be left to be the main directions of our future work.

Abstract 2
The project described here is a design project for Electronics and communication engineering students. This report details the design, build, and test process for the development of a wheelchair cycle attachment that drives the wheels of the wheelchair, rather than the wheel of the attachment.

The external guide of the project is interested in such a device for his hospital purpose. From the external guides respective, in addition to acquiring a product he can use, this is also an opportunity to offer real world experience to a team of engineering students through the development of a solution to an existing problem.

There are four students working to develop a final project of the CGPIT From the students perspective, this is meant to be a capstone experience the culmination of their engineering education, and a bridge between the academic world of theory and the professional world of actual product development.

This report covers the background for the project, design development, an in-depth description of the final design, a testing plan, a project management plan, and the conclusion to date.