AquaPro is a cutting-edge wireless Smart Farming system designed for precision irrigation, aimed at reducing production costs and increasing crop yields. By leveraging fully automated and autonomous management, the system revolutionizes irrigation infrastructure, tailoring it to crop-specific needs and optimizing resource usage. Integrated IoT technologies and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms enable AquaPro to precisely target individual cultivation areas, adjusting water stress strategically to ensure significant water and energy savings, enhance crop quality, and minimize disease development.
Key Features
The system offers a wide range of advanced functionalities, managed via local or cloud-based software:
- Data Storage & Analysis: Collects and analyzes sensor data for comprehensive, historical insights into each irrigation zone.
- Weather Forecast Visualization: Displays 7-day temperature and precipitation predictions.
- Evapotranspiration (ET) Calculation: Enhances irrigation decisions through accurate ET estimates.
- Decision Support System (DSS): Determines optimal irrigation timing and volume.
- Customizable Alerts: Triggers notifications for anomalies or water leaks via installed flow meters and pressure switches.
- Predictive Maintenance Tools: Prolongs the efficiency of pumps and filters over the long term.
Modular Architecture
AquaPro’s modular design adapts seamlessly to diverse operational needs:
- Pumping Station Modules: Wirelessly manage pump groups over long distances, regulating line pressure and optimizing energy consumption.
- Filtration Modules: Monitor input/output pressures and automate backwash cycles to maintain system efficiency.
- Distribution Modules: Enable manual or automatic control of irrigation schedules, customizable by water volume or predefined times.
- Field Modules: Autonomously manage irrigation zones based on soil and crop characteristics, maximizing resource efficiency.
Combined with the advanced DSS, these modules empower farmers to achieve superior results in water conservation and crop quality. A standout feature is AquaPro’s ability to measure plant water potential, estimating root energy requirements for water absorption—regardless of soil type.
Technological Excellence
AquaPro stands out through its innovative engineering:
- Edge Computing Architecture: Ensures real-time control with minimal energy consumption.
- Local Control Unit (CU): Operates independently without internet or cloud connectivity.
- Self-Powered Components: Modules, sensors, and valves are powered by high-efficiency solar panels and long-lasting lithium batteries.
- LoRaWAN Wireless Network: Delivers stable, reliable communication between modules.
- Wireless Remote Control: Manages pumps and valves via Seneca radiomodems.
- Advanced Sensor Integration: Monitors soil temperature and moisture at varying depths, alongside volumetric and tensiometric sensors for precise water potential tracking.
Sustainability & Durability
AquaPro products are engineered with a focus on environmental sustainability, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies for continuous, low-maintenance operation—even in remote or challenging environments.
By merging precision, autonomy, and eco-conscious design, AquaPro redefines modern agriculture, empowering farmers to achieve efficiency and resilience in every harvest.
