Design and Simulation of a Wireless Sensor Network Greenhouse-Monitoring System Based on 3G Network Communication

Authors

  • Y. H. Zhou College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Agricultural University of Hebei
  • J. G. Duan Institute for Nationalities Attached to Hebei Normal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v12i05.5736

Keywords:

3G network communication, greenhouse environment, monitoring system, wireless sensor

Abstract


A greenhouse provides a stable and suitable environment for the growth of plants. Temperature and humidity are closely related to plant growth. These factors directly affect the water content of plants and the quality of fruits. To solve the problems in the current monitoring system of greenhouse cultivation, such as complicated wiring, large node power consumption, and so on, this study proposes a wireless sensor network greenhouse-monitoring system based on third-generation network communication for the real-time monitoring of the temperature, humidity, light, and CO2 concentration in a greenhouse. GS1011M is regarded as the core in developing wireless terminal nodes. PC software is used to build a real-time observation platform. Sensor data are received in real time through a wireless communication network to complete the monitoring of the target area. A simulation research is also conducted. Results show that the power dissipation of the greenhouse environmental monitoring system is low, its data accuracy is high, and its operation is stable.

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Published

2016-05-26

How to Cite

Zhou, Y. H., & Duan, J. G. (2016). Design and Simulation of a Wireless Sensor Network Greenhouse-Monitoring System Based on 3G Network Communication. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 12(05), pp. 48–52. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v12i05.5736

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 05 (2016)

Section

Papers

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