System for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system

Abstract

The present invention provides a system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system. According to a preferred embodiment, the irrigation control system may include a data collection module that receives and stores system data generated by sensors and support systems, where the support systems include the irrigation, drive, climate, sensor, and electrical systems of a mechanized irrigation system. According to a preferred embodiment, the system preferably further includes a system control module that transmits system control instructions to system components. In addition, the present invention includes a display module that provides a display of a graphical user interface embedded with system data and optional control instructions.

Description

[0001] Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 021,175, filed on May 7, 2020. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention generally relates to irrigation data management systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems, methods, and devices for collecting, processing, and displaying system data and control instructions within a mechanized irrigation system. Background Art

[0004] Modern land irrigation machines are a combination of a drive system and a sprinkler system, which typically includes an overhead sprinkler irrigation system composed of several sections of pipes (usually galvanized steel or aluminum), these pipes are joined together, supported by trusses, and mounted on wheeled towers, where sprinklers are positioned along their length. During irrigation, the irrigation machine processes and creates a large amount of data related to the operation of nozzles, sensors, drives, and other components. In addition, multiple irrigation machines are often used together, and multiple command, sensor, and control data streams are created.

[0005] Currently, the collection, processing, and analysis of data generated by irrigation machines and their supporting components (i.e., pumps, field sensors, etc.) remain largely ad hoc and unintegrated. Therefore, the data and command / control coordination potential of modern irrigation systems remains underutilized.

[0006] To overcome the limitations of the prior art, a system that can effectively collect, process, analyze, and integrate the large amount of data consumed and generated by modern irrigation machines is needed. In addition, a system that allows centralized command and control of each irrigation machine and the supporting components of the irrigation machine distributed at multiple irrigation locations is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To minimize the limitations found in the prior art and other limitations apparent when reading the application documents, the present invention provides a system, method, and device for collecting, processing, and displaying system data and control instructions within a mechanized irrigation system.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention preferably includes an irrigation control system and a data collection module. According to an additional embodiment, the data collection module preferably receives and stores system data from sensors and control systems, including: humidity sensors, watering systems, drive systems, climate sensors, and electrical systems.

[0009] According to another preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention preferably includes a system control module that transmits system control instructions to system components. According to another preferred embodiment, the present system preferably further includes a display module that provides a display of a graphical user interface that displays system data and provides selectable control instructions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 An exemplary irrigation system according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0011] Figure 2 An exemplary interactive display that combines a first set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0012] Figure 3 An exemplary interactive display that combines a second set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0013] Figure 4 An exemplary interactive display that combines a third set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0014] Figure 5 An exemplary interactive display that combines a fourth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0015] Figure 6 An exemplary interactive display that combines a fifth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0016] Figure 7 An exemplary interactive display that combines a sixth set of land information and a seventh set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0017] Figure 8 An exemplary interactive display that combines an eighth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0018] Figure 9 An exemplary interactive display that combines a ninth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0019] Figure 10 An exemplary interactive display that combines a tenth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Figure 11 An exemplary interactive display that combines an eleventh set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 12 An exemplary interactive display that combines a twelfth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 13 An exemplary interactive display combining the thirteenth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 14 An exemplary interactive display combining the fourteenth set of land information according to an aspect of the present invention is shown. Detailed Description

[0024] Reference is now made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. The description, embodiments, and drawings should not be regarded as limiting the scope of the claims. It should also be understood that throughout the present disclosure, unless logically required otherwise, where a process or method is shown or described, the steps of the method may be performed in any order, repetitively, iteratively, or simultaneously. As used in this application, the term "may" is used in an allowable sense (i.e., meaning "it is possible"), rather than a mandatory sense (i.e., meaning "must").

[0025] Furthermore, any examples or illustrations given herein should not in any way be construed as a constraint, limitation, or definitional statement of any one or more terms used in conjunction with these examples or illustrations. On the contrary, these examples or illustrations are merely illustrative. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that any term used in conjunction with these examples or illustrations will encompass other embodiments, which may or may not be given in conjunction with these examples or illustrations or elsewhere in the application file, and all such embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the term.

[0026] The terms "program", "computer program", "software application", "module", etc. as used herein are defined as a sequence of instructions designed to be executed on a computer system. A program, computer program, module, or software application may include subroutines, functions, procedures, object implementations, executable applications, applets, servlets, source code, object code, shared libraries, dynamic link libraries, and / or other sequences of instructions designed to be executed on a computer system. As defined herein, a data storage device includes many different types of computer-readable media that allow a computer to read data from the data storage device as well as signals within a network circuit. A data storage device includes volatile memory, such as RAM, buffers, and caches.

[0027] Aspects of the systems and methods described herein may be implemented as being functionally programmed into any of a variety of circuits, including programmable logic devices (PLDs), microcontrollers with memory, embedded microprocessors, firmware, software, etc. Additionally, aspects of the systems and methods may be embodied in a microprocessor having software-based circuit emulation, discrete logic (serial and combinational), custom devices, fuzzy (neural network) logic, quantum devices, and mixtures of any of the above device types. Further, the functionality of the disclosed embodiments may be implemented on one computer or, alternatively, shared / distributed between two or more computers on a network or in the cloud.

[0028] Communication between the computers implementing the embodiments may be implemented using any electronic, optical, radio frequency signal, or other suitable communication methods and tools compliant with known network protocols. For example, the present invention may include a radio frequency module for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic waves, implementing the conversion between electromagnetic waves and electronic signals, and communicating with a communication network or other devices. The radio frequency module may include various existing circuit elements that perform functions, such as antennas, radio frequency transceivers, digital signal processors, encryption / decryption chips, subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, memories, etc. The radio frequency module may communicate with various networks, such as the Internet, intranet, wireless networks, and communicate with other devices via the wireless network.

[0029] Figure 1 An exemplary configuration of the components / elements of an irrigation system that may be used with an example implementation of the present invention is shown. As should be understood, Figure 1 the irrigation system shown is merely an exemplary system to which the features of the present invention may be incorporated. Thus, Figure 1 it is intended to be purely illustrative and is any one of a variety of systems, where any of a variety of hybrid components and elements may be used without limitation.

[0030] Now refer to Figure 1, the exemplary irrigation system 100 may preferably include a data input system 102, which system 102 includes data input portions from sensors and systems connected to a plurality of independent irrigation machines 106, 108, 110. The independent irrigation machines 106, 108, 110 may each include an independent irrigation control system 113, which independent irrigation control system includes input / output portions to control and monitor the operation, position, and status of each irrigation machine. These input / output portions may preferably include active monitors 111 for all system sensors for: irrigation system location, angular offset between irrigation spans, travel rate, position and alignment of irrigation spans, water flow rate, pressure readings, end gun angle, nozzle duty cycle, etc. In addition, the control system 113 of each irrigation machine 106, 108, 110 may preferably receive local signals as well as remote signals that may be associated with a local machine controller to control one or more aspects of the operation of each corresponding irrigation machine 106, 108, 110. Groups of irrigation machines may be arranged in adjacent areas of a given piece of land or may be spaced apart from one another.

[0031] As further shown, the exemplary irrigation system 100 may preferably include associations with various land and system components 104 independent of the exemplary irrigation machines 106, 108, 110. According to a preferred embodiment, these systems 104 may include, for example, data and control signals traveling to and from: a pump controller 112, a climate sensor 114, an in-situ land sensor 116 (such as a humidity sensor), a pump control water level sensor 118, and a remote land sensor 119 (such as a satellite, drone, or other aerial sensor). According to an additional preferred embodiment, the exemplary irrigation system 100 of the present invention may include additional associations with, for example, the arranged granary sensors 122, as discussed further below.

[0032] As Figure 1As shown, each of the monitoring and control systems of the present invention may preferably communicate with any one of a variety of other remote monitoring and control systems. According to a preferred embodiment, all system data may be integrated within a host server 120, which preferably correlates and aggregates the data for access by individual users. As shown, these other remote monitoring and control systems may include, for example, a remote computer monitor 124, which may be monitored and controlled by an operator or a management server. In addition, the remote monitoring and control system may include management devices and platforms 128 such as laptop computers, personal digital assistants, smart phones, and tablet computers. These devices 124, 128 may interface directly with the host server 120, and / or, these devices 124, 128 may exchange data directly with the respective data input units 102 and the land / system 104, 122 via a wireless connector / modem (directly or via a host Internet server 126, etc.). In addition, all data collected from the system 100 may be stored and accessed from one or more other systems / databases 125.

[0033] Now referring to Figures 2 to 14 , an exemplary interactive display is provided to illustrate the operation of the various modules of the present invention and the display format (e.g., a web page) of the structural data for monitoring and control purposes. According to a preferred embodiment, the collected data and control inputs may preferably be extracted, correlated, and displayed so as to integrate multiple graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to allow an operator to graphically receive system status data. Additionally, the GUI of the present invention preferably allows an operator to view and select control inputs to control the operation of one or more subsystems of the present invention.

[0034] Now referring to Figure 2, shows a first exemplary interactive display 200 that combines a first set of land information. As shown, the first exemplary interactive display 200 includes a group of displays 202 to 206, which represent data of a series of adjacent machines within a larger land area. As shown, the exemplary displays 202 to 206 provide a visual representation of the status of each irrigation machine, including the position 214 and direction 215 of the main pivot and the corner arm. The corner arm angle position 216 can also be displayed numerically. For each pivot, the displays 202 to 206 may preferably also include a visual indicator 218 that displays monitoring data for each irrigation machine, such as monitoring data as follows: voltage level, energy consumption rate, system error, irrigation level (e.g., irrigation depth in inches), and an indication of the percentage of remaining land capacity. Within the same display 200, the system of the present invention may preferably also display the status of any monitored land system, such as the status of one or more pumps 208. As shown, the pump status 208 may include an indication of the system pressure 210 and other system status indicators 220, such as other system statuses like voltage level, energy consumption rate, on / off status, strength of the communication signal, etc.

[0035] Now referring to Figure 3 , shows a second exemplary interactive display 300, which includes different combinations of monitored land items. As shown, the displayed items include a display of a group of center pivot irrigation machines 302 to 308 and a display of a linear pivot machine 310. As shown, the display of the linear pivot machine 310 may preferably include a graphical indication 312 of the progress of the linear irrigation machine on a given land and a numerical display 314 of the linear irrigation machine. The item displays 302 to 310 may also include additional displays of digital data 316 such as: percentage / length / area of irrigated and non-irrigated land, selected irrigation program; time elapsed in the current program, time to the next program, readings from multiple pressure sensors, etc.

[0036] Figure 4 A third example interactive display 400 is provided, which includes displays of selected monitored pumps 402, 404, 406 and displays of soil moisture detectors 408, 410, 412. As shown, multiple pumps 406 located at a given location can be displayed together. For the soil moisture detectors, each GUI / display may display additional data such as: actual humidity level and average humidity level 414 over a period of time, field saturation and refill levels 416, 418 (as a percentage or actual pressure readings), and other data 420 such as voltage level and multiple detector readings (e.g., in the case where more than one soil detector is used for humidity readings).

[0037] Figure 5 A fourth example interactive display 500 is provided that includes a display of selected storage bins / grain silos 502, 504 and a display of an exemplary general vertical tank 506 shown as a water tank. As shown, the display of each grain silo 502, 504 can include a graphical display of internal temperature 508, grain silo storage level 510, etc. In addition, the grain storage display can include additional status data 512, 514 such as: on / off status of the fan, internal and external humidity / temperature, measured precipitation, etc. The display of other vertical tanks 506 can include a graphical / GUI 516 indicating the fill percentage, a numerical display 517 of the amount filled, and additional data 518 such as: internal pressure, temperature, wind measurement, and precipitation level.

[0038] Now referring to Figure 6 , an exemplary interactive display 600 that combines a fifth set of land information is shown. As shown, the exemplary interactive display 600 includes displays 602, 604 of engine data (both for driving an engine and a generator). As shown, the displays 602, 604 of each monitored engine can include an icon / GUI 610 indicating the engine status (i.e., running or stopped) and an alphanumeric display of that engine status. Additional engine data such as: energy consumed, voltage level 605, and engine temperature 608 can also be displayed.

[0039] Now referring to Figure 7 , an interactive display 700 that displays a sixth set of land information and a seventh set of land information is provided. As shown, the exemplary interactive displays 702, 704 can include climate data 702 such as: temperature, wind chill, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, solar radiation, and rainfall. Additional displays 704 can include general and individual sensor data that are collected, formatted, and displayed together, including: climate data, flow meter data, humidity sensor data, system power data, voltage level, etc.

[0040] Now referring to Figure 8, shows alternative sets of interactive displays 800. Specifically, displays 802 to 812 can be adjusted to provide a series of graphical displays of a given piece of land. As shown in the first display 802, the user can select a graphical display of the land, such as a top-down image of a given land area. Alternatively, a hybrid display 804 can be used, which includes a top-down display and a vector graphics display. As shown in the third hybrid display 806, the portion of the display that combines the top-down image and the vector graphics image can be selected in an adjustable manner to provide a combination of multiple image types. Alternatively or in combination with other images (both raster and vector), the graphical display can integrate chart graphics 808, 810, 812 (e.g., pie charts), which can represent the data collected, such as different soil moisture levels detected in different areas of a given piece of land.

[0041] As further shown in displays 808 to 812, the additional data can also include daily irrigation recommendations 814 (e.g., irrigation depth in inches) and a representative shape 816 indicating the percentage of remaining land capacity. As shown, the daily irrigation recommendation can be superimposed on the representative shape 816 to provide an effective view of the combined information. The land capacity can also be represented numerically. Preferably, the representative shape 816 can be based on a circle (or other shape), which changes from a complete circle to a crescent shape according to the soil moisture status. The shape 816 can also be colored and can also change color, shading, and / or intensity to indicate different levels of soil moisture.

[0042] Now referring to Figure 9 , an exemplary interactive display 900 is provided, which shows a top-down image 902 of an example piece of land. As shown, the details of the image 902 are preferably adjustable so that different aspects of a given irrigation machine and the surrounding land can be selected for viewing. For example, data such as the spraying area, overspray area, potential driving area, land boundary, sprayer enclosure, VRI path, etc. of the machine and the land can be shown or hidden. In addition, different areas of the land image 902 can be shaded to indicate moisture levels, remaining land capacity, etc. An illustration 906 can also be provided.

[0043] Figure 10 Another alternative display 1000 is provided, which includes selectable elements, such as those referred to above with reference to Figure 2A graphical display 1004 of the central pivot being discussed is provided. Additionally, a control GUI 1002 can be provided to indicate the status of various irrigation machine systems / subsystems (such as end guns, water pumps, timers, etc.) and allow the operator to select / deselect the operation of each subsystem. Other selectable operations can also be included, such as: slot selection 1006 (indicating selectable stop angles), selection of stopping when changing direction 1008, automatic reverse feature 1010, etc. Additionally, other optional displays and associated data 1012 can include: system faults, warnings, alarms, active commands, scheduled commands, command history, current cycle status, device type, panel voltage, etc. Each of these elements can preferably be individually selected for viewing and control. Figure 11 An enlarged view 1100 of the top - down graphical display 1004 shown in Figure 10 is provided.

[0044] Now referring to Figure 12 , an exemplary interactive display 1200 is shown, which provides several different images and GUIs related to silo monitoring. As shown, an example silo 1202 can be displayed by a graphical image that shows the filling level of the silo 1202 and also displays a temperature graph / GUI. A display of climate data 1205, etc. can also be included.

[0045] For the silo, an additional display 1204 can preferably be provided, which includes a graphical display of temperature sensor readings to show the temperature gradient inside the silo. Referring to Figure 13 , an enlarged view 1300 of the temperature display 1204 shown in Figure 12 is provided. Specifically, the enlarged view 1300 includes a vertical list 1302 of all temperature sensors inside the silo (i.e., 11 at the highest level and 1 at the lowest level). In the display 1300, the temperatures of multiple vertical columns 1304 (column 1 to column 5) inside the silo are shown. Preferably, the display 1300 can combine and display the detected temperatures at a set vertical level inside a given silo to provide a detailed view of the temperature gradient inside the given silo. As also shown, unresponsive sensors 1305 can also preferably be graphically indicated.

[0046] Now referring to Figure 14, another exemplary interactive display 1400 is provided. The interactive display 1400 shows a set of graphs displaying land humidity data information for a user to make watering decisions. As shown, a pie chart 1402 indicating various humidity levels within a given piece of land is provided. Additionally, a prediction graph 1404 is provided. The prediction graph 1404 includes daily irrigation recommendations (e.g., irrigation depth in inches) and a representative shape indicating the percentage of remaining land capacity as described above. A graph 1406 indicating climate conditions is also provided. According to a preferred embodiment, a given operator can preferably select and arrange the selection of each graph to assist the operator in making watering decisions. Through the displayed data, the system of the present invention can preferably also display a set of GUIs to allow the operator to select and modify the irrigation plan accordingly.

[0047] According to a preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention can preferably receive data from various included sources, thereby allowing user input of data. Preferably, the display of the present invention can preferably automatically update the irrigation prediction data and display the updated irrigation prediction data for a preselected number of days in advance. Additionally, the system of the present invention can preferably continuously update the images, sensor data, and other status indicators from each monitored system and automatically update the relevant display. When new data is updated or when the detected data exceeds a preselected threshold, the system can preferably additionally provide an alert to the operator.

[0048] The scope of the present invention should not be determined by the illustrated embodiments, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

Claims

1. A system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system, characterized in that, The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system includes: A first irrigation machine, wherein the first irrigation machine includes a plurality of first irrigation crosspieces supported by at least a first drive tower. Wherein the first irrigation machine includes a first irrigation drive control system; wherein, The first irrigation drive control system includes a first drive control interface; wherein the first drive control interface includes a first control communication system; wherein the first control communication system is configured to collect and transmit data of the first irrigation drive control system. Wherein the first control communication system is configured to receive and execute a first set of remotely transmitted drive control instructions. A second irrigation machine, wherein the second irrigation machine includes a plurality of second irrigation crosspieces supported by at least a second drive tower. Wherein the second irrigation machine includes a second irrigation drive control system; wherein, The second irrigation drive control system includes a second drive control interface; wherein the second drive control interface includes a second control communication system; wherein the second control communication system is configured to collect and transmit data of the second irrigation drive control system. Wherein the second control communication system is configured to receive and execute a second set of remotely transmitted drive control instructions. A first water distribution system; Wherein the first water distribution system includes a first set of conduits attached to a first set of nozzles; wherein the first irrigation machine includes a plurality of first irrigation system sensors. Wherein the first irrigation system sensors include a first water pressure sensor and a first flow sensor; wherein the first water distribution system is configured to transmit a first set of water distribution data. A first water pumping system; Wherein the first water pumping system includes a first water pump; wherein the first water pump includes a first water pump control interface; wherein the first water pump control interface includes a first pump communication system; wherein the first pump communication system is configured to collect and transmit first pump data; wherein the first pump communication system is configured to receive and execute a first set of first water pump control instructions transmitted remotely. A climate sensing system; Wherein the climate sensing system includes a plurality of climate sensors; wherein the climate sensor sensing system includes a climate sensor communication system; wherein the climate sensing system is configured to transmit a first set of climate data. A soil moisture sensing system; Wherein the soil moisture sensing system includes a plurality of soil moisture sensors; wherein the soil moisture sensor sensing system includes a soil moisture sensor communication system; wherein the soil moisture sensing system is configured to transmit a first set of soil moisture data. A water level sensing system; Wherein the water level sensing system includes a plurality of water level sensors; wherein the water level sensor sensing system includes a water level sensor communication system; wherein the water level sensing system is configured to transmit a first set of water level data. A storage bin sensing system; Among them, the storage bin sensing system includes a plurality of storage bin sensors; among them, the storage bin sensor sensing system includes a storage bin sensor communication system; among them, the storage bin sensing system is configured to transmit a first set of storage bin data; An irrigation control system; among them, the irrigation control system includes a data collection module; among them, the data collection module is configured to receive system data, and the system data includes: drive control system data; soil moisture data, water distribution data, climate data, water level data; and storage bin data; Among them, the irrigation control system includes a system control module; among them, the system control module is configured to transmit system control instructions to a plurality of system components, where, The system components include: the first irrigation machine, the second irrigation machine, the first water distribution system, and the first water pump; and A system display module; among them, the system display module includes a plurality of first graphical user interfaces for displaying a first set of system data processed by the data collection module; among them, the system display module includes a plurality of second graphical user interfaces, and the plurality of second graphical user interfaces include a system embedded with optional control instructions.

2. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 1, wherein, The optional control instructions include optional control instructions selected from the following optional control instruction group: the optional control instruction group includes the angle offset between the irrigation system position and the jumper.

3. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 2, wherein, The optional control instruction group further includes: traveling speed, position of the irrigation jumper, alignment of the irrigation jumper, and water flow rate.

4. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 3, wherein, The optional control instruction group further includes: pressure rate, end gun angle, and nozzle duty cycle.

5. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 4, wherein, The first set of system data includes a first set of land information for at least a pair of adjacent irrigation machines within a defined first land area.

6. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 5, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include: a plurality of associated components regarding a first set of position data for the first irrigation machine, where the first set of position data for the first irrigation machine includes: the position of the first main pivot, the position of the first angular arm, and the first direction of the first irrigation machine.

7. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 6, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associated components regarding the first voltage level and the first energy consumption rate.

8. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 7, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associated components regarding the first water pump system data; where the first water pump system data includes data selected from the following data group: the data group includes system pressure, voltage level, and energy consumption rate.

9. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 8, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associated components regarding irrigation depth data and the percentage of land capacity data.

10. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 9, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a first graphical user interface indicating the progress of the first irrigation machine on the defined first land area.

11. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 10, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associated components regarding data selected from the following data group: the data group includes the percentage of irrigation progress, the time elapsed in the current program, and pressure sensor data.

12. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 11, wherein, The plurality of second graphical user interfaces include associated components regarding the optional control instructions for the first water pump.

13. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 12, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associations regarding data from the soil moisture sensing system.

14. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 13, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associations regarding silo data.

15. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 14, wherein, The plurality of second graphical user interfaces include an association regarding optional control instructions for the silo sensing system.

16. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 15, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associations regarding the first set of silo data; wherein, the first set of silo data includes data selected from the following data sets: the data set includes internal temperature and grain storage level.

17. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 16, wherein, The first set of silo data includes data selected from the following data sets: the data set includes the on / off state of the fan, internal humidity, and internal temperature.

18. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 16, wherein, The first set of silo data includes data selected from the following data sets: the data set includes the percentage filled.

19. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 18, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associations regarding drive engine data.

20. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 19, wherein, The drive engine data includes data selected from the following data sets: the data set includes energy usage, voltage level, and engine temperature.

21. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 18, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associations regarding generator engine data.

22. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 21, wherein, The generator engine data includes data selected from the following data sets: the data set includes energy usage, voltage level, and engine temperature.

23. The system for monitoring and controlling an irrigation system according to claim 22, wherein, The plurality of first graphical user interfaces include a plurality of associations regarding sensor data, the sensor data being selected from the group of sensor data including climate data, flow meter data, humidity sensor data, system power data, and voltage level.

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