Microcontroller-based aeroponic farming management system through SMS technology

• Main Authors: Aguas, Aalah Krisi S., Flora, Auriel J., Gojo, Melvin David Jordz P., Manalao, Dave Mark M., Monera, Franco Irvin G.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2014
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10994
• Institution: De La Salle University

With the growing number of technological advances in many fields related to the production of food and with the growing desire of food providers high quality and nutrient rich food items, it is only a matter of time before people are able to fully utilize the use of technology to control and monitor the food while it is still being cultivated. Having this type of system for the growth and development of farm produce is a big step in ensuring the quality of produce and also allows the consumers to monitor the compatibility of the plant species with this study. By doing this, farm costs are minimized and production maximized because all produce are closely scrutinized to provide optimal output. It is the goal of this study to help its consumers maximize their output and ensure the commercial viability of their produce. At a time where people are becoming more and more conscious about the source of their food, it is essential to provide a means through which both producer and consumer are satisfied with the way that produce was prepared. Out thesis is focused on Aeroponics, a procedure that allows nutrients to be evenly distributed to the plants being cultivated in a farm through air distribution. It regulated the amount of nutrient received by the plants at any given time, therefore keeping their growth at a steady pace. The plant species that we are going to use for this study is the lettuce. We used various data gathering techniques, experiments to determine whether the lettuce plant actually receives the nutrients it requires by measuring the amount of light, the temperature, moisture and humidity that are necessary for optimum growth.