Persian Gulf University | Smart Greenhouse

Project Overview

The Smart Greenhouse Project at the University of the Persian Gulf was developed in 2022 based on the ThingsPod IoT platform. This project enables real-time and remote monitoring of wind, humidity, light, and temperature sensors. Additionally, remote control of air vents or their automatic scheduling through the online dashboards.

Ronika is a knowledge-based company that creates customized smart products and services using modern technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, digital twins, and more. This project represents a significant step toward foresight and sustainability in the agricultural sector, with the potential to enhance research and scientific achievements in this field.

Project Objectives

The smart automation of greenhouses has become essential in modern agriculture due to its numerous advantages. These systems leverage advanced technologies to enhance greenhouse performance, boost productivity, and reduce costs. Smart greenhouses allow for precise control of environmental conditions, which promotes optimal plant growth, resulting in higher quality and quantity of produce. For instance, accurately regulating temperature and humidity supports plant growth and helps prevent issues such as diseases. Furthermore, controlling light and nutrition can speed up growth and increase yields.

Smart systems equipped with sensors and IoT technology enable accurate monitoring and forecasting of greenhouse conditions, allowing farmers to respond swiftly to issues like sudden temperature fluctuations, insufficient irrigation, or plant diseases, thereby minimizing risks. Additionally, the data collected from these sensors can assist in long-term analysis and improve management practices.

The Smart Greenhouse Project at the University of the Persian Gulf aims not only to enhance productivity and optimize the use of natural resources but also to offer an innovative solution in smart agriculture. This project creates an advanced laboratory environment for students and researchers at the university, helping them develop their skills in cutting-edge technologies. Overall, it represents a significant step toward sustainability and foresight in agriculture, with the potential to elevate research and scientific achievements in this field.

Key Results and Achievements

• Monitoring parameters in real-time, including temperature, light, wind, and humidity

• Automated and remote control of air ventilation systems and water pumps

• Optimization of energy consumption in heating and cooling systems

• Production of higher-quality and higher-yield products in a smart greenhouse

Project Implementation

The Smart Greenhouse Project at the University of the Persian Gulf is one of the university's most advanced smart agriculture initiatives. Built on the ThingsPod IoT platform, this project aims to enhance productivity, improve the quality of agricultural products, and optimize resource consumption in a modern greenhouse, providing users with extensive capabilities.

In this project, various sensors have been installed for precise and real-time monitoring of environmental conditions within the greenhouse. These include a wind sensor to measure wind intensity, a humidity sensor to assess air moisture levels, a light sensor for evaluating ambient light intensity, and a temperature sensor designed to optimize the environment for ideal plant growth.

Data from these sensors is displayed in real-time through ThingsPod dashboards. One of the project's key features is remote control functionality. Through the ThingsPod platform dashboard, users can not only view environmental data but also control certain greenhouse equipment, such as air vents. These vents can be scheduled or manually opened and closed to create optimal conditions for plant growth. This allows users to monitor the greenhouse from anywhere.

The smart devices utilized in this project exchange data with the Ronika cloud using a SIM card and wireless communication. This connection, which does not require complex infrastructure or additional costs, enables access to and management of information at any time and from any location. All software infrastructure for this project was developed on the ThingsPod IoT platform. As a comprehensive IoT solution, ThingsPod addresses all communication, data storage, and processing needs. The platform is designed to be scalable and upgradable in the future, facilitating easy updates with the addition of new sensors or changes to the greenhouse structure.

Technical Solutions Provided

• Design, production, and installation of temperature, humidity, light, and wind sensors

• Design, production, and installation of control nodes for greenhouse water pumps

• Design, production, and installation of control nodes for fans and access points

• Design, production, and installation of wind sensor for inside and outside of the greenhouse

• Real-time and remote monitoring and control systems for the greenhouse