Development of IoT Smart Greenhouse System  for Hydroponic Gardens

Arcel Christian H. Austria; John Simon Fabros; Kurt Russel G. Sumilang; Jocelyn B. Bernardino; Anabella C. Doctor

Arcel Christian H. Austria Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines
John Simon Fabros Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines
Kurt Russel G. Sumilang Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines
Jocelyn B. Bernardino Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines
Anabella C. Doctor Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines

Abstract

Purpose – This study focused on the development of a smart greenhouse system for hydroponic gardens with the adaptation of the Internet of Things and monitored through mobile as one of the solutions towards the negative effects of the worlds booming population, never ending - shrinking of arable lands, and the effect of climate change drastically in our environments where innovative techniques are highly encouraged to assure long-term agricultural, food security, and sustainability.

Method – To achieve the goal of the study, the researchers employed applied research. The researchers created an actual hydroponic greenhouse system with completely developing plants, and automation in examining and monitoring the water pH level, light, water, and greenhouse temperature, as well as humidity which is linked to ThingSpeak. Alpha testing is performed by the respondents to confirm that the developed system is ready for beta testing as well evaluation process.

Results – The developed SMART Greenhouse monitoring system was tested and evaluated to confirm its reliability, functions, and usability under ISO 9126 evaluation criteria. The respondents who include casual plant owners and experts in hydroponic gardening able to test and evaluate the prototype, and the mobile application to monitor the parameters with the results of 7.77 for pH level, 83 for light, 27.94°C for water temperature, 27°C for greenhouse temperature, and 75% for humidity with a descriptive result in both software and hardware as “Very Good” with a mean average of 4.06 which means that the developed technology is useful and recommended.

Conclusion – The SMART Greenhouse System for Hydroponic Garden is used as an alternative tool, solution, and innovation technique towards food shortages due to climate change, land shortages, and low farming environments. With the application of the Internet of Things in a greenhouse, automated monitoring of plants becomes convenient and easier.

Recommendations – The proponents highly suggest the use of solar energy for the pump power, prototype wiring should be improved, the usage of a high-end model of Arduino to address more sensors and devices for a larger arsenal of data collected, enclosures of the device to ensure safety, and mobile application updates such as bug fixes and have an e-manual of the whole systems.

Author Biographies

Arcel Christian H. Austria, Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines

Arcel Christian H. Austria was born on December 10, 1999, in Cavite City. He went to Lyceum of the Philippines University to take up Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in Gen. Trias Cavite from 2018 to 2022. He participated in TESDA programs earning him the NCII Certificate. He is a former president and a member of Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines (ICpEP).

John Simon Fabros, Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines

John Simon Fabros was born on August 12, 2000, in Indang, Cavite. He obtained his bachelor`s degree in Computer Engineering at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite. He attended numerous seminars of the organization to further enhance his knowledge and skills, and a member of The Institute of Computer Engineers in the Philippines (ICPEP).

Kurt Russel G. Sumilang, Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines

Kurt Russel G. Sumilang was born on November 20, 2000 in Cavite. He went to Lyceum of the Philippines to take up Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Gen. Trias Cavite from 2018 to 2022. He attended numerous seminars of the organization to further enhance his knowledge and a member of The Institute of Computer Engineers in the Philippines (ICPEP).

Jocelyn B. Bernardino, Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines

Jocelyn B. Bernardino is a college instructor at the College of Engineering, Computer Studies, and Architecture (COECSA) and the Head of COECSA Laboratories of Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite (LPUC). She holds a B.S. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (BSECE) and ongoing MEng’g in Computer Engineering from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM). She is a member of Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines (ICpEP), and a recipient of database fundamentals certification. She co-authors technical paper of undergraduate engineering students of LPUC and her works focuses on microcontroller and IOT applications.

Anabella C. Doctor, Computer Engineering Department, LPU-Cavite, Philippines

Anabella C. Doctor is a Computer Engineering Department chair at Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite. She finished several research focused on software development and related fields, presented in both local and international conferences with journal publication which was funded by a university and Commission on Higher Education. She finished Master’s in Information Technology at TUP, Manila and currently taking Doctor of Information Technology at DLSU - Dasmariñas. She is proficient web programming, Visual C# and Visual Basic programming language with MS SQL for database. She is also an author of two computer books used in junior high school.