"A sensor network is basically a network made of a high number of nodes that are connected via wireless connections. Each node is equipped with a microprocessor and one or more sensors connected using interfaces. The objective is to monitor and/or control a particular environment or event," explains Emanuele Tavelli.
The network is fault-tolerant, i.e. it is able to reconfigure itself after it has been damaged or if some of the nodes do not work properly. In addition, it is possible to add new nodes at a later stage without needing to modify the whole network.
WSNs are also used for the automation of buildings and houses, to manage lighting, control irrigation and to monitor crops (see the detection devices in the photos).
"Recording specific parameters enables producers to grow a high-quality produce all the while keeping down the costs concerning the study of the environment."
Among the applications created by Winet, we find the monitoring of water conductivity and of the ground/air temperature in strawberry fields, monitoring of air temperature and humidity in apple orchards and the monitoring of the quantity and quality of irrigation water.
Customers can also access a website to visualise the data recorded and download it as a CSV file. They can also search for particular parameters and visualise interactive charts.
Early warning and warning thresholds can also be set up for each sensor, as well as a specific detection and GPRS transmission time.
"Lately, we have been working on measuring fruits while still on the plant and on improving water consumption. We are also developing an intelligent irrigation system that combines monitoring and irrigation."
Contacts:
Winet Srl
Via Marchesi Romagnoli 7
47521 Cesena (FC)
Tel.: (+39) 0547 481342
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Web: www.winetsrl.com
