Multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system

By designing a multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system, using soil monitors to collect data and perform automatic irrigation adjustments, the problems of water resource waste and environmental imbalance caused by traditional irrigation methods are solved, and efficient and flexible irrigation management is achieved.

CN119547717AActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04ANHUI POLYTECHNIC UNIV MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL COLLEGE
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Application Number
CN202411624167.5
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional irrigation methods rely on fixed schedules or empirical judgments, resulting in waste of water resources and imbalance in farmland environments.

Method used

A multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system is designed, including a data acquisition module, a data processing module, a central processing module, a judgment module, a control module, an irrigation execution module and a remote monitoring and control module. The system collects soil parameters through a soil monitor, performs data cleaning and analysis, automatically adjusts the irrigation volume, and provides remote monitoring and control functions.

Benefits of technology

It improves water resource utilization, reduces water resource waste, automatically adjusts irrigation volume according to actual environmental conditions, improves irrigation efficiency, and enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the system.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system, and particularly relates to the field of agricultural irrigation and intelligent control, which comprises a data acquisition module, a data processing module, a central processing module, a judgment module, a control module, an irrigation execution module and a remote monitoring and control module, soil parameters are obtained through the data acquisition module, cleaned through the data processing module and then transmitted to the central processing module for analysis and calculation, and an irrigation value is obtained; the judgment module judges according to the irrigation value and a threshold value and generates an instruction, and the control module executes irrigation operation; in addition, the remote monitoring and control module enables a user to remotely check the operation state and environmental parameters of the system, and precise and efficient water-saving irrigation management is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of agricultural irrigation and intelligent control systems, and more specifically, to a multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system. Background Art

[0002] The multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system represents an important progress in the application of technology and sustainable development in the field of modern agriculture. With the continuous growth of the global population and the gradual emergence of the impact of climate change, traditional agricultural production methods are facing increasingly severe challenges. Among them, water shortage is one of the most prominent problems.

[0003] However, there are still some shortcomings in its actual use. For example, traditional irrigation methods often rely on fixed schedules or rough empirical judgments, resulting in waste of water resources and imbalance in the farmland environment. Traditional Internet of Things technology uses weather forecasts to implement weather information judgments and turns irrigation operations on or off based on weather information, which can save irrigation water when there is sufficient rain. Therefore, a multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system came into being. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention provide a multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] Data acquisition module: used to collect soil parameters using a soil monitoring instrument, and transmit the collected soil parameters to the data processing module for processing;

[0007] Data processing module: used to clean the collected data and transmit the cleaned data to the central processing module;

[0008] Central processing module: used to analyze and calculate the cleaned data to obtain the irrigation value, and transmit the irrigation value to the judgment module for judgment;

[0009] Judgment module: used for receiving the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module, and judging the calculated irrigation value and the irrigation threshold, obtaining an instruction, and transmitting the instruction to the judgment module;

[0010] Control module: used to receive the instructions determined by the judgment module and perform operations according to the instructions;

[0011] Irrigation execution module: used to perform irrigation operations on farmland;

[0012] Remote monitoring and control module: used to allow users to view the operating status of the irrigation system and farmland environmental parameters in real time through remote devices.

[0013] Preferably, in the data acquisition module, the installation method of the soil monitoring instrument is specifically as follows:

[0014] Step A1: Select farmland sites as monitoring points according to actual needs;

[0015] Step A2: Prepare the necessary soil moisture monitoring equipment and installation tools, including soil monitors, data loggers, cables, and batteries; make sure these devices are intact.

[0016] Step A3: Use a drill to prepare the measurement hole; the depth of the hole should be determined according to the monitoring needs. Usually, holes of different depths can be selected to obtain multiple layers of soil data; ensure that the diameter and depth of the hole are sufficient to accommodate the monitor and prevent soil collapse.

[0017] Step A4: Insert the monitor vertically at 90 degrees into the soil to be tested. Do not shake the monitor during insertion to prevent the monitor probe from being bent and damaged. Insert the monitor parallel to the soil to be tested for multi-layer soil moisture detection. The humidity heads should be arranged 10 cm apart to prevent mutual interference. Gently insert the monitor into the hole to ensure that the monitor is in full contact with the surrounding soil and remains stable.

[0018] Step A5: Make appropriate connections and fixations according to the monitor model and manufacturer's instructions; ensure that the monitor is placed horizontally to ensure data accuracy.

[0019] Connect the cable and data logger: Connect the monitor and data logger with a cable; make sure the cable is firmly connected to avoid loosening or disconnection; at the same time, connect the data logger to the power supply to ensure normal power supply of the equipment.

[0020] Step A6: After completing the equipment installation, start the data logger and ensure that the equipment starts recording soil moisture data; collect and store data regularly, and use appropriate software or tools for data analysis and interpretation; perform appropriate data processing and result interpretation based on monitoring purposes and needs.

[0021] Soil parameters include soil moisture, soil temperature, soil pH, and soil electrical conductivity.

[0022] Preferably, in the data processing module, the collected soil parameters are subjected to outlier detection and missing value supplementation processing, wherein the outlier detection method is specifically as follows:

[0023] The standard deviation method is used to detect outliers. The calculation method of the standard deviation is as follows:

[0024] Among them, B0 represents the standard deviation, μ represents the mean, and x i represents the value of each data point, and N represents the number of data points;

[0025] The specific method for calculating the mean is:

[0026] Among them, μ represents the mean, x i represents the value of each data point, and N represents the number of data points;

[0027] According to the characteristics and requirements of the data, a threshold is selected, which is the mean plus or minus 2 times the standard deviation. If a data point is less than 2 times the standard deviation, then this data point is considered an outlier. If a data point is greater than the mean plus the threshold, then this data point is considered an outlier.

[0028] Delete the detected outliers.

[0029] The specific method of missing value filling is:

[0030] The outliers removed in the outlier detection step are used to supplement the missing values. The missing values ​​are supplemented by sorting the collected soil data from large to small and taking the median to supplement the missing values.

[0031] Preferably, in the central processing module, the calculation method of the irrigation value is specifically as follows:

[0032] Among them, G represents the irrigation value, T represents the soil temperature, P represents the soil pH value, D represents the soil moisture, and E represents the soil conductivity.

[0033] Preferably, in the judgment module, if the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module is greater than the preset irrigation threshold, an irrigation instruction is output; if the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module is less than the preset irrigation threshold, an irrigation instruction is output.

[0034] Preferably, in the control module, if the instruction received from the judgment module is an instruction requiring irrigation, the irrigation operation is performed; if the instruction received from the judgment module is an instruction not to care about the instruction, no operation is performed.

[0035] Preferably, the irrigation execution module includes the following units:

[0036] Water pump control unit: The central control unit drives the water pump to start or stop through control signals to adjust the water pressure and flow in the irrigation network; according to the requirements of the irrigation strategy, the operating status of the water pump is adjusted in real time to ensure accurate control of the irrigation amount;

[0037] Irrigation network management unit: monitors the operating status of the irrigation network through intelligent valves and monitoring instruments, and promptly detects and handles problems such as pipeline blockage and leakage; optimizes the layout and design of the irrigation network according to the topography and crop layout of the farmland to improve irrigation efficiency.

[0038] Preferably, in the remote monitoring and control module, users can obtain key data such as soil moisture, temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and the operating status of irrigation equipment in real time through a dedicated application and web interface, wherein the operating status includes whether the water pump is turned on and the irrigation duration; this real-time monitoring function enables users to grasp the irrigation status of farmland at any time and make timely adjustments;

[0039] In addition to real-time monitoring, the remote monitoring and control module also provides remote control functions; users can remotely control the irrigation system through remote devices, including starting or stopping irrigation, adjusting irrigation volume, and setting irrigation time; this remote control function enables users to flexibly adjust irrigation strategies according to their needs or weather conditions to improve irrigation efficiency.

[0040] Technical effects and advantages of the present invention:

[0041] 1. Improve water resource utilization and reduce waste;

[0042] 2. Automatically adjust irrigation volume according to actual environmental conditions to improve irrigation efficiency;

[0043] 3. Enhance the flexibility and adaptability of the system to cope with different meteorological changes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the connection of the system modules of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 2 It is a line schematic diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] See also Figure 1 As shown, the present invention relates to a multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system, which includes a data acquisition module, a data processing module, a central processing module, a judgment module, a control module, an irrigation execution module, and a remote monitoring and control module.

[0048] The data acquisition module is connected to the data processing module, the data processing module is connected to the central processing module, the central processing module is connected to the judgment module, the judgment module is connected to the control module, the control module is connected to the irrigation execution module, and the irrigation execution module is connected to the remote monitoring and control module.

[0049] The data acquisition module is used to collect soil parameters using a soil monitoring instrument, and transmit the collected soil parameters to the data processing module for processing;

[0050] In the data acquisition module, the installation method of the soil monitoring instrument is specifically as follows:

[0051] Step A1: Select farmland sites as monitoring points according to actual needs;

[0052] Step A2: Prepare the necessary soil moisture monitoring equipment and installation tools, including soil monitors, data loggers, cables, and batteries; make sure these devices are intact.

[0053] Step A3: Use a drill to prepare the measurement hole; the depth of the hole should be determined according to the monitoring needs. Usually, holes of different depths can be selected to obtain multiple layers of soil data; ensure that the diameter and depth of the hole are sufficient to accommodate the monitor and prevent soil collapse.

[0054] Step A4: Insert the monitor vertically at 90 degrees into the soil to be tested. Do not shake the monitor during insertion to prevent the monitor probe from being bent and damaged. Insert the monitor parallel to the soil to be tested for multi-layer soil moisture detection. The humidity heads should be arranged 10 cm apart to prevent mutual interference. Gently insert the monitor into the hole to ensure that the monitor is in full contact with the surrounding soil and remains stable.

[0055] Step A5: Make appropriate connections and fixations according to the monitor model and manufacturer's instructions; ensure that the monitor is placed horizontally to ensure data accuracy.

[0056] Connect the cable and data logger: Connect the monitor and data logger with a cable; make sure the cable is firmly connected to avoid loosening or disconnection; at the same time, connect the data logger to the power supply to ensure normal power supply of the equipment.

[0057] Note:

[0058] Before measurement, soil with uniform density should be selected as the measured object; the monitor probe should not be inserted into hard soil blocks to prevent damage to the probe; the monitor should not be moved out of the soil by directly pulling the cable, but should be held by the outer packaging of the monitor before being pulled out; after use, use a brush to remove the dust on the probe and wipe the probe dry with a soft cloth to protect the humidity probe clean and increase its service life.

[0059] Step A6: After completing the equipment installation, start the data logger and ensure that the equipment starts recording soil moisture data; collect and store data regularly, and use appropriate software or tools for data analysis and interpretation; perform appropriate data processing and result interpretation based on monitoring purposes and needs.

[0060] Soil parameters include soil moisture, soil temperature, soil pH, and soil electrical conductivity.

[0061] The data processing module is used to clean the collected data and transmit the cleaned data to the central processing module;

[0062] In the data processing module, the collected soil parameters are subjected to outlier detection and missing value supplementation processing, wherein the outlier detection method is specifically as follows:

[0063] The standard deviation method is used to detect outliers. The calculation method of the standard deviation is as follows:

[0064] Among them, B0 represents the standard deviation, μ represents the mean, and x i represents the value of each data point, and N represents the number of data points;

[0065] The specific method for calculating the mean is:

[0066] Among them, μ represents the mean, x i represents the value of each data point, and N represents the number of data points;

[0067] According to the characteristics and requirements of the data, a threshold is selected, which is the mean plus or minus 2 times the standard deviation. If a data point is less than 2 times the standard deviation, then this data point is considered an outlier. If a data point is greater than the mean plus the threshold, then this data point is considered an outlier.

[0068] Delete the detected outliers.

[0069] The specific method of missing value filling is:

[0070] The outliers removed in the outlier detection step are used to supplement the missing values. The missing values ​​are supplemented by sorting the collected soil data from large to small and taking the median to supplement the missing values.

[0071] The central processing module is used to analyze and calculate the cleaned data to obtain the irrigation value, and transmit the irrigation value to the judgment module for judgment;

[0072] In the central processing module, the calculation method of the irrigation value is specifically as follows:

[0073] Among them, G represents irrigation value, T represents soil temperature, P represents soil pH value, D represents soil moisture, and E represents soil electrical conductivity;

[0074] The judgment module is used to receive the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module, and judge the calculated irrigation value with the irrigation threshold, obtain an instruction, and transmit the instruction to the judgment module;

[0075] In the judgment module, if the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module is greater than the preset irrigation threshold, an irrigation instruction is output; if the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module is less than the preset irrigation threshold, an irrigation instruction is output.

[0076] The control module is used to receive the instructions determined by the determination module and execute operations according to the instructions.

[0077] In the control module, if the instruction received from the judgment module is an instruction requiring irrigation, the irrigation operation is performed; if the instruction received from the judgment module is an instruction not to care about the instruction, no operation is performed.

[0078] The irrigation execution module is used to perform irrigation operations on the farmland;

[0079] The irrigation execution module includes the following units:

[0080] Water pump control unit: The central control unit drives the water pump to start or stop through control signals to adjust the water pressure and flow in the irrigation network; according to the requirements of the irrigation strategy, the operating status of the water pump is adjusted in real time to ensure accurate control of the irrigation amount;

[0081] Irrigation network management unit: monitors the operating status of the irrigation network through intelligent valves and monitoring instruments, and promptly detects and handles problems such as pipeline blockage and leakage; optimizes the layout and design of the irrigation network according to the topography and crop layout of the farmland to improve irrigation efficiency.

[0082] The remote monitoring and control module is used to allow the user to view the operating status of the irrigation system and farmland environmental parameters in real time through a remote device;

[0083] In the remote monitoring and control module, users can obtain key data such as soil moisture, temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and the operating status of irrigation equipment in real time through a dedicated application and web interface, where the operating status includes whether the water pump is turned on and the irrigation duration. This real-time monitoring function enables users to grasp the irrigation status of farmland at any time and make timely adjustments.

[0084] In addition to real-time monitoring, the remote monitoring and control module also provides remote control functions; users can remotely control the irrigation system through remote devices, including starting or stopping irrigation, adjusting irrigation volume, and setting irrigation time; this remote control function enables users to flexibly adjust irrigation strategies according to their needs or weather conditions to improve irrigation efficiency;

[0085] To ensure the security and stability of the system, the remote monitoring and control module also provides a user rights management function. Administrators can set different user roles and rights. For example, ordinary users can only view data and perform basic operations, while advanced users can perform more complex settings and modifications. This rights management function can prevent unauthorized access and operation and protect the security of the system.

[0086] The remote monitoring and control module also provides a historical data query function; users can query past irrigation records, environmental parameter data, etc., in order to evaluate and analyze irrigation effects; this historical data query function can help users better understand the irrigation conditions of farmland and crop growth conditions, and provide strong support for future irrigation decisions;

[0087] When the irrigation system fails or experiences an abnormal situation, the remote monitoring and control module can automatically send an alarm message to the remote device specified by the user. This alarm and notification function can ensure that the user can find and deal with the problem in time to avoid unnecessary losses.

[0088] The operating interface of the remote monitoring and control module is simple and easy to operate. Users can easily achieve real-time monitoring and remote control of the irrigation system through an intuitive graphical interface and simple operating instructions. This friendly operating interface can reduce the user's learning cost and difficulty of use, and improve the ease of use of the system.

[0089] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system, characterized in that: include: Data acquisition module: used to collect soil parameters using a soil monitoring instrument, and transmit the collected soil parameters to the data processing module for processing; Data processing module: used to clean the collected data and transmit the cleaned data to the central processing module; Central processing module: used to analyze and calculate the cleaned data to obtain the irrigation value, and transmit the irrigation value to the judgment module for judgment; Judgment module: used for receiving the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module, and judging the calculated irrigation value and the irrigation threshold, obtaining an instruction, and transmitting the instruction to the judgment module; Control module: used to receive the instructions determined by the judgment module and perform operations according to the instructions; Irrigation execution module: used to perform irrigation operations on farmland; Remote monitoring and control module: used to allow users to view the operating status of the irrigation system and farmland environmental parameters in real time through remote devices; In the data acquisition module, the installation method of the soil monitoring instrument is specifically as follows: Step A1: Select farmland sites as monitoring points according to actual needs; Step A2: Prepare the required soil moisture monitoring equipment and installation tools, including soil monitors, data loggers, cables, and batteries; Make sure these devices are intact; Step A3: Use a drill to prepare the measurement hole; the depth of the hole should be determined according to the monitoring needs. Usually, holes of different depths can be selected to obtain multiple layers of soil data; ensure that the diameter and depth of the hole are sufficient to accommodate the monitoring instrument and prevent soil collapse; Step A4: Insert the monitor vertically at 90 degrees into the soil to be tested. Do not shake the monitor during insertion to prevent the monitor probe from being bent and damaged. Insert the monitor parallel to the soil to be tested. For multi-layer soil moisture detection, the humidity heads should be arranged 10 cm apart to prevent mutual interference. Gently insert the monitor into the hole to ensure that the monitor is in full contact with the surrounding soil and remains stable. Step A5: Connect and fix the monitor according to the monitor model and manufacturer's instructions; ensure that the monitor is placed horizontally to ensure data accuracy; Connect the cable and data logger: Connect the monitor and data logger using a cable; Make sure the cables are firmly connected to avoid loosening or disconnection; at the same time, connect the data logger to the power supply to ensure normal power supply of the equipment; Step A6: After completing the equipment installation, start the data logger and ensure that the equipment starts recording soil moisture data; regularly collect and store data, and use appropriate software or tools to analyze and interpret the data; perform corresponding data processing and result interpretation according to the monitoring purpose and needs; Soil parameters include soil moisture, soil temperature, soil pH, and soil electrical conductivity.

2. The multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: In the data processing module, the collected soil parameters are subjected to outlier detection and missing value supplementation processing, and the detected outliers are picked out and removed; the method of missing value supplementation is specifically as follows: The outliers removed in the outlier detection step are used to supplement the missing values. The missing values ​​are supplemented by sorting the collected soil data from large to small and taking the median to supplement the missing values; The standard deviation method is used to detect outliers. The calculation method of the standard deviation is as follows: Among them, B0 represents the standard deviation, μ represents the mean, and x i represents the value of each data point, and N represents the number of data points; The specific method for calculating the mean is: Among them, μ represents the mean, x i represents the value of each data point, and N represents the number of data points; According to the characteristics and requirements of the data, a threshold is selected, which is the mean plus or minus 2 times the standard deviation; if a data point is less than 2 times the standard deviation, then this data point is considered an outlier; if a data point is greater than the mean plus the threshold, then this data point is considered an outlier.

3. The multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: In the central processing module, the calculation method of the irrigation value is specifically as follows: Among them, G represents the irrigation value, T represents the soil temperature, P represents the soil pH value, D represents the soil moisture, and E represents the soil conductivity.

4. The multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: In the judgment module, if the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module is greater than the preset irrigation threshold, an irrigation instruction is output; if the irrigation value calculated in the central processing module is less than the preset irrigation threshold, an irrigation instruction is output.

5. The multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: In the control module, if the instruction received from the judgment module is an instruction requiring irrigation, the irrigation operation is performed; if the instruction received from the judgment module is an instruction not requiring irrigation, no operation is performed.

6. The multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The irrigation execution module includes the following units: Water pump control unit: The central control unit drives the water pump to start or stop through control signals to adjust the water pressure and flow in the irrigation network; according to the requirements of the irrigation strategy, the operating status of the water pump is adjusted in real time to ensure accurate control of the irrigation amount; Irrigation network management unit: monitors the operating status of the irrigation network through intelligent valves and monitoring instruments, and promptly detects and handles problems such as pipeline blockage and leakage; optimizes the layout and design of the irrigation network according to the topography and crop layout of the farmland to improve irrigation efficiency.

7. The multifunctional intelligent water-saving irrigation system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: In the remote monitoring and control module, users can obtain key data such as soil moisture, temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and the operating status of irrigation equipment in real time through a dedicated application and web interface, where the operating status includes whether the water pump is turned on and the irrigation duration. This real-time monitoring function enables users to grasp the irrigation status of farmland at any time and make timely adjustments. In addition to real-time monitoring, the remote monitoring and control module also provides remote control functions; users can remotely control the irrigation system through remote devices, including starting or stopping irrigation, adjusting irrigation volume, and setting irrigation time; this remote control function enables users to flexibly adjust irrigation strategies according to their needs or weather conditions to improve irrigation efficiency; To ensure the security and stability of the system, the remote monitoring and control module also provides a user rights management function; administrators can set different user roles and rights, for example, ordinary users can only view data and perform basic operations, while advanced users can make more complex settings and modifications; this right management function can prevent unauthorized access and operation and protect the security of the system.

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