DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings
Document Type
Paper Presentation
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Balili, Jun P.
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 agricultural fields. 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 tasks. However, while existing studies have supported the reliability of technology, they have also highlighted its limitations, particularly in terms of 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-tests. The results indicated p-values 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
real-time data transmission; soil moisture; soil pH; soil temperature; solar-powered Arduino