In-canopy sprinkler monitoring system for center pivot irrigation systems

This invention describes a system for monitoring individual sprinklers on a center pivot irrigation system, specifically those positioned within the crop canopy. It works by detecting if a sprinkler head has detached or become clogged, likely by sensing the water flow through it. The system then alerts the operator to the exact time and location of the problem.

Why it matters: Since 2020, the cost and power efficiency of distributed IoT sensors and low-power wireless communication modules have continued to improve. This makes deploying a large number of individual sprinkler monitoring units more economically viable and technically robust for agricultural applications.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateSprinkler sensors, electronics, wireless communication, software

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