Old Macdonald - Decentralised Controlled Environment Agriculture System Help

System Design

Architecture Diagram

The system is a modular IoT solution designed for decentralized automation in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).

Each module, called a Grow Chamber, independently maintains optimal environmental conditions for specific plants and includes the following components:

  • Root Chamber contains the plant's root system and nutrient solution.

  • Lighting provides artificial light for photosynthesis.

  • Ventilation regulates temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels.

Environmental conditions are managed through a mesh network of Accessory Devices:

  • Sensors monitor temperature, humidity, light intensity, and CO₂ levels.

  • Actuators adjust conditions by controlling fog generation, ventilation, and lighting.

The Orchestrator devices allow farmers to set up and manage Grow Chambers, while the Dashboard provides a graphical user interface for monitoring and control.

Last modified: 30 April 2025