A Computer-Based Soil Moisture Monitoring and Hydrating System

A computer-based soil moisture monitoring and hydrating system is described in this paper. This system is made of two major components: the sensing unit, and the main station. The sending unit can be located out in a lawn or field, while the main station can be located close to the sprinkler system control. This system provides soil moisture measurements, and it also interfaces with an irrigation system to allow for automatic watering of the soil. Components of the system, as well as tests carried out on the system are described.