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Review Article

Sensor technologies for remote monitoring of automated orchard irrigation: A review
Emmanuel Bicamumakuba1
,
Eliezel Habineza2
,
Kyuho Lee12
,
Sun-Ok Chung12*
1Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Graduate School, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
2Department of Smart Agricultural Systems, Graduate School, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
*Corresponding Author
30 June 2024. pp. 81-95
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Abstract

Sensor technology used in irrigation systems plays a significant role in monitoring water usage to improve crop production. Remote monitoring for automated orchard irrigation emerges as an essential tool for controlling irrigation status in agricultural fields. This study reviewed the use of soil water status sensors, crop water stress sensors, and sensing technologies involved in the remote monitoring of automated orchard irrigation operations. Soil water status sensors were classified as capacitance, Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR), Frequency Domain Reflectometry (FDR), soil water potential, tensiometer, and neutron probe sensors to monitor soil moisture levels. Crop water stress sensors detect the water status of plants, and were classified as canopy temperature sensors, and tensiometers. Remote sensing technologies for irrigation monitoring smart orchards provided valuable information about the spatial and temporal variability of crop health, enabling farmers to make decisions about irrigation management. Remote sensing technologies were classified as satellite imagery, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), hyperspectral imaging, and thermal imaging. During this study, soil water status sensors were discussed first, followed by crop water stress sensors and remote sensing technologies, to provide farmers with the knowledge required to develop efficient remote monitoring systems to the smart orchard specifications.

Keywords
Smart orchard
Remote orchard monitoring
Automated irrigation
Soil water content sensor
Soil water potential sensor
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  • Journal Title :Precision Agriculture Science and Technology
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  • Received Date : 2024-05-23
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