In-canopy sprinkler monitoring system for center pivot irrigation systems

This invention describes a system to keep an eye on sprinklers used in large, rotating irrigation systems that water crops. It specifically focuses on sprinklers hidden within the plant canopy. The system can tell if a sprinkler head has fallen off or gotten blocked, and then tells the farmer exactly where and when it happened.

Why it matters: The cost and power efficiency of distributed, low-power wireless sensors have significantly improved since 2020. This makes deploying a robust network of individual sprinkler monitors across a large center pivot system more economically viable and easier to maintain.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateSensors, wireless communication, data processing, power.

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