Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Solar-Powered Arduino Real-Time Transmitter in Measuring Moisture, Temperature, and Environmental pH Levels in Soil

Document Types

Paper Presentation

School Name

National University - Mall of Asia

Track or Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Balili, Jun P. & Goboy, Joash J.

Start Date

23-6-2025 1:30 PM

End Date

23-6-2025 3:00 PM

Zoom Link/ Room Assignment

EKR 404

Abstract/Executive Summary

In the past decade, the effects of climate change have served as a threat to crop production, thereby affecting the livelihood of farmers. As a result, monitoring soil conditions has become increasingly crucial in the agricultural field. Traditional methods, while considered reliable, often have issues regarding accuracy and efficiency. Hence, various technological innovations have emerged over the years to assist in the aforementioned task. However, while existing studies have supported the reliability of technology, they have also delved upon the limitations, particularly with cost-effectiveness. Therefore, this study proposed the application of the Solar-Powered Arduino Real-Time Transmitter (SPARTT) in agricultural settings. The prototype was developed to measure moisture, temperature, and pH levels in the soil—thus assessing its ability to maintain accuracy and consistency, while also examining data transmission reliability and cost-effectiveness. It was evaluated through comparison with a commercial multi-parameter soil meter. The data gathering underwent two types of testing, which yielded results that were assessed using error percentage analysis and independent t-test. The results indicated a p-value of 0.962 for moisture, 0.979 for temperature, and 0.959 for pH levels, which signified that there is no statistically significant difference, therefore validating SPARTT’s ability to perform reliably in farming conditions.

Keywords

solar-powered arduino, soil moisture, soil temperature, soil pH, real-time data transmission

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Computer and Software Technology, and Robotics (CSR)

Statement of Originality

yes

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Solar-Powered Arduino Real-Time Transmitter in Measuring Moisture, Temperature, and Environmental pH Levels in Soil

In the past decade, the effects of climate change have served as a threat to crop production, thereby affecting the livelihood of farmers. As a result, monitoring soil conditions has become increasingly crucial in the agricultural field. Traditional methods, while considered reliable, often have issues regarding accuracy and efficiency. Hence, various technological innovations have emerged over the years to assist in the aforementioned task. However, while existing studies have supported the reliability of technology, they have also delved upon the limitations, particularly with cost-effectiveness. Therefore, this study proposed the application of the Solar-Powered Arduino Real-Time Transmitter (SPARTT) in agricultural settings. The prototype was developed to measure moisture, temperature, and pH levels in the soil—thus assessing its ability to maintain accuracy and consistency, while also examining data transmission reliability and cost-effectiveness. It was evaluated through comparison with a commercial multi-parameter soil meter. The data gathering underwent two types of testing, which yielded results that were assessed using error percentage analysis and independent t-test. The results indicated a p-value of 0.962 for moisture, 0.979 for temperature, and 0.959 for pH levels, which signified that there is no statistically significant difference, therefore validating SPARTT’s ability to perform reliably in farming conditions.

https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/paper_csr/7