Smart greenhouses

Document Type : Extension

Abstract

A smart greenhouse is a greenhouse that is often remotely and automatically managed with a variety of interconnected hardware and software. Infact, tools and processes are knowledge based and this is the biggest feature of smart greenhouses. Various data are collected through using a variety of tools and methods, and sent to the system or platform via the communication tools and channel. The function of these softwares or platforms is data analysis and decision making. Therefore, like all information systems, it includes hardware, software, and communication tools. Other tools in smart greenhouses are also mainly automated with various information and communication technologies, including a variety of sensors. The main duty of sensors is to collect data from the environment. Tools such as cameras, satellites and drones are also used in different environments. Sensors and cameras are also installed on a variety of vehicle, agricultural machines, etc., to collect data and information necessary for analysis, decision-making, and implementation.The point that is often overlooked is that, smart systems requires the development of its infrastructure through out the country; especially educational and research infrastructure. Reforming social and economic structures is also one of the infrastructures. The importance of paying attention to inter-departmental and intra-departmental relations during smarting is high because all scattered and distributed departments are supposed to be connected and even integrated with the help of information and communication technology. In smarting systems, not only the weaknesses and needs are highlighted, but they must become integrated and related scientific and technical solutions. In this way, both the function of each part and its components are improved, as well as the function and efficiency of the whole system

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