About the System

Overview

The Hydroponic Lettuce Production Monitoring System is an innovative web-based platform designed to support modern, sustainable agriculture through the use of IoT (Internet of Things) and solar energy. This system focuses on efficient hydroponic lettuce production, providing farmers with real-time environmental monitoring, intelligent automation, and prescriptive recommendations to improve crop health and yield.

Key Features

• Real-Time Monitoring: Track temperature, humidity, pH level, and nutrient solution volume directly from sensors installed in the greenhouse.
• Data Visualization: View trends and historical charts for better analysis and decision-making.
• Prescriptive Analysis: Receive automated farming advice based on sensor data, helping prevent crop issues and optimize growth conditions.
• Secure Login: User authentication ensures data privacy and controlled access.
• Remote Management: Control farm actuators (e.g., fans, pumps) remotely when specific environmental thresholds are met.
• Smart Alerts: Receive notifications when critical conditions are detected, such as extreme temperature or pH imbalance.

Solar-Powered Operation

The entire system is designed to be powered by renewable solar energy, making it ideal for off-grid or low-resource farming environments. It reduces electricity costs and supports eco-friendly practices.

How it Works

• Sensors continuously gather environmental data inside the hydroponic greenhouse.
• Microcontrollers (ESP32/ESP8266) send this data to the web server.
• The web dashboard displays the data in real-time and analyzes it.
• When certain thresholds are met, the system:
  • Suggests appropriate actions (prescriptions),
  • Can trigger automatic controls (e.g., turn on fans or turn off lights), and
  • Generate reports.