Comprehensive Analysis of WSN Research in Agricultural Context

This assignment provides a detailed analysis of several research papers focused on the application of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) in agriculture. The analysis covers various aspects of WSN implementation, including greenhouse management, remote monitoring of agricultural information, and monitoring plant vigor. Each research paper is examined for its methodology, techniques, advantages, disadvantages, and validation criteria. The assignment identifies the specific problems addressed by each research project and the goals they aimed to achieve, along with the tools and applied areas. Critical thinking is applied to evaluate the features and limitations of each work, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current state of WSN technology in agriculture. The assignment also includes diagrams, flowcharts and references in APA format. The analysis provides valuable insights into the practical applications of WSNs in modern agricultural practices, highlighting areas for future research and development. This assignment is available on Desklib for students to enhance their knowledge of AI and related topics.

Version 3.0 _ Week 3
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Reference in APA format that will
be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the
Journal Paper you are working on
it)
Li, X., Deng, Y., & Ding, L. (2008). Study on precision agriculture m
WSN. In 2008 2nd International Conference on Anti-counterfeitin
12(2), pp. 182-185.
The citation that will be in the
content
(Li, Deng, & Ding, 2008).
URL of the Reference Level of Journal (Q1, Q2, …Qn) Keywords
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/
abstract/document/4688381/
Q2 Wireless sensor networ
monitoring and control
The Name of the Current Solution
(Technique/ Method/ Scheme/
Algorithm/ Model/ Tool/
Framework/ ... etc )
The Goal (Objective) of this Solution
& What is the Problem that needs to
be solved
What are the
Technique/Algorithm name:
Wireless sensor based greenhouse
Tools: Simulation Tools, Web
Tools
Applied Area: Greenhouse
management
Problem: in this modern era, it is very
important to manage the greenhouse
environment which is a very common
problem that needs to be solved.
Goal: to evaluate a real deployment of
WSN based greenhouse management.
There are various comp
such as hardware, softw
sensors, PDA and comm
The Process (Mechanism) of this Work; The process steps of the Technique/s
Process Steps Advantage (Purpose of this step)
(L
1 Node hardware It is used to sense the environment of It require

the greenhouse. It is a low cost process.
2 Node software implementation It can be used to control and maintain
networks.
It needs p
networks
informati
3 Gateway and management sub-system It has the potential to transfer data over
TCP to sever.
Cannot b
4 Remote user interface It stores, processes and evaluates data
obtained by the WSN technique.
It require
system.
5
Validation Criteria (Measurement Criteria)
Dependent Variable Independent Variable
Networks and wireless devices Internet connectivity
Input and Output Critical Thinking: Feature of this work,
and Why (Justify)
Critical Th
research c
Input (Data) Output (View)
Apply data on
sensor network
devices.
Implemented real
deployment of a
WSN system based
on greenhouse
management.
The Wireless sensor is one of the best
networks which can be used for
communication purpose and this paper
highlighted the architecture of WSN. This
technique has the potential to control and
monitor computer networks because it
connects two or more devices with each
other.
This WSN sys
configuration
node and har
other.
(Describe the research/current
solution)
Evaluation Criteria How this re
valu

What is the
author in C
In this paper, the researchers designed and
implemented a WSN network for
greenhouse management. Wireless sensor
network based greenhouse system
involves data server, and network
management process. The data server
control data transferred from one location
to another and the network management
process manages the entire network.
Provided an in-depth analysis of the
research topic with appropriate references.
But, the researchers did not involve
limitations and applications of WSN
technology.
This research
because the a
of WSN netwo
implemented
system which
understandin
will reduce dr
involve limita
Diagram/Flowchart
Reference in APA format that will be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the Journal Paper that the author selected and improve it (State
Li, X., Deng, Y., & Ding, L. (2008). Study on precision agriculture monitoring framework based on WSN

Conference on Anti-counterfeiting, Security and Identification, 12(2), pp. 182-18
The citation that will be in the content
(Li, Deng, & Ding, 2008).
2
Reference in APA format that will
be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the
Journal Paper you are working on
it)
Zhang, Z., Wu, P., Han, W., & Yu, X. (2017). A remote monit
information based on the wireless sensor network. Journal
Engineers, 40(1), 75-81.
The citation that will be in the
content
(Zhang, Wu, Han, & Yu, 2017).
URL of the Reference Level of Journal (Q1, Q2, …Qn) Keywords
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/
abs/
10.1080/02533839.2016.1273140
Q1 ZigBee, agricultural info
GPRS
The Name of the Current Solution
(Technique/ Method/ Scheme/
Algorithm/ Model/ Tool/
Framework/ ... etc )
The Goal (Objective) of this Solution
& What is the Problem that needs to
be solved
What are the
Technique/Algorithm name: WSN,
GPRS, and Zigbee
Tools: wireless sensor networks
Applied Area: agricultural
information
Problem: it is very important to control
and monitor agricultural information
that can be solved by using a wireless
sensor network
Goal: To design and implement a remote
monitoring system for agricultural
information based on WSN.
ZigBee, base station, GP
monitoring centre, hard
The Process (Mechanism) of this Work; The process steps of the Technique/s

Process Steps Advantage (Purpose of this step)
(L
1 The Zigbee wireless sensor network It is a more effective and better network
for communication purpose.
There is n
two or m
2 Base station It can be used to complete the data
conversion between GPRS and Zigbee.
It needs a
system w
limitation
3 The GPRS network It has the ability to transfer data packets
between the internet router and control
terminal.
The data
very less.
4 The remote monitoring centre It connects two or more computer
networks with each other.
Required
monitorin
5
Validation Criteria (Measurement Criteria)
Dependent Variable Independent Variable
Zigbee system, Networks and sensors Base station, Internet access, and GPRS.
Input and Output Critical Thinking: Feature of this work,
and Why (Justify)
Critical Th
research c
Input (Data) Output (View)
Data is transferred
to the network
through wireless
transmission.
Designed and
implemented a
remote monitoring
system for
In this research paper, the authors involved
A Zigbee network which is more efficient
and low power consumption technology.
The base station controls and manages
connectivity between networks.
The main lim
researchers d
information a
wireless sens
authors did n

agricultural
information in an
effective manner.
other experts
(Describe the research/current
solution)
Evaluation Criteria How this re
valu
What is the
author in C
In this paper, a remote monitoring system
was developed by the researchers and
discussed various components of WSN
technology.
The author developed a network for
agricultural information and analysed
experimental results. They also described
each step or network required to perform a
remote monitoring system.
In future, the
literature rev
other particip
Diagram/Flowchart

Reference in APA format that will be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the Journal Paper that the author selected and improve it (State
Zhang, Z., Wu, P., Han, W., & Yu, X. (2017). A remote monitoring system for agricultural information ba
network. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, 40(1), 75-81.
The citation that will be in the content
Zhang, Wu, Han, & Yu, 2017).
3
Reference in APA format that will
be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the
Journal Paper you are working on
it)
Zhang, R., Ren, Z., Sun, J., Tang, W., Ning, D., & Qian, Y. (2017). Met
plant vigour based on WSN technology. Computers and electronics
The citation that will be in the
content
(Zhang, et al., 2017).
URL of the Reference Level of Journal (Q1, Q2, …Qn) Keywords
https://www.sciencedirect.com/scie
nce/article/pii/S016816991631164
4
Q1 Plant vigour, Function l
concentration, and Fus
The Name of the Current Solution
(Technique/ Method/ Scheme/
Algorithm/ Model/ Tool/
Framework/ ... etc )
The Goal (Objective) of this Solution
& What is the Problem that needs to
be solved
What are the
Technique/Algorithm name:
Monitoring method, Space
distribution of wireless sensor nodes,
and Hardware implementation.
Problem: It is complex to control and
monitor the vigour of a large number of
crops.
Goal: To control and manage the cotton
Image segmentation, Im
function leaf angle,

Tools: Development Tools,
Simulation Tools, Web Tools
Applied Area: Agricultural production
process based on wireless sensor
networks, Establishing water saving
policies,
plan vigour
The Process (Mechanism) of this Work; The process steps of the Technique/s
Process Steps Advantage (Purpose of this step)
(L
1 The evaluation factor set It is used to determine the set of the
evaluation factor
Required
2 The evaluation criteria set It is used to evaluate criteria set for
monitoring cotton plant vigour
It needed
3 The evaluation weight set This step has the ability to determine
index weights.
It is used
4
5
Validation Criteria (Measurement Criteria)
Dependent Variable Independent Variable
The binary processing system, and WSN nodes Threshold, and planting area size
Input and Output Critical Thinking: Feature of this work, Critical Th

and Why (Justify) research c
Input (Data) Output (View)
Apply a certain
data model
Ten monitored
cotton plants were
planted using WSN
technology.
There are major two factors that create
problems for monitoring the plant vigour
such as the area where the plants are
diverse and the visible manifestation of the
plant.
Did not prov
not involve pr
generation of
system.
(Describe the research/current
solution)
Evaluation Criteria How this re
valu
What is the
author in C
In order to control and monitor the plant
researchers used major two techniques
such as sensing monitoring and proximal
sensing process. The wireless sensor
networks provided a platform to the
researchers for solving the problem of
plant monitoring and implemented an
effective system using WSN.
The level of this journal is evaluated based
on the three criteria such as references, data,
and methods used by the authors. In future, the
effectiveness
literature rev
methods for p
Diagram/Flowchart
Reference in APA format that will be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the Journal Paper that the author selected and improve it (State
Zhang, R., Ren, Z., Sun, J., Tang, W., Ning, D., & Qian, Y. (2017). Method for monitoring the cotton plant vigou
Computers and electronics in agriculture, 133, 68-79.
The citation that will be in the content

(Zhang, et al., 2017).
4
Reference in APA format that will
be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the
Journal Paper you are working on
it)
Rodríguez, S., Gualotuna, T., & Grilo, C. (2017). A system for the
data in precision agriculture in a rose greenhouse based on wirel
Computer Science, 121, 306-313.
The citation that will be in the
content
(Rodríguez, Gualotuna, & Grilo, 2017).
URL of the Reference Level of Journal (Q1, Q2, …Qn) Keywords
https://www.sciencedirect.com/scie
nce/article/pii/S187705091732233
0
Q2 Wireless Sensor Netwo
Precision Agriculture, G
The Name of the Current Solution
(Technique/ Method/ Scheme/
Algorithm/ Model/ Tool/
Framework/ ... etc )
The Goal (Objective) of this Solution
& What is the Problem that needs to
be solved
What are the
Technique/Algorithm name: WSN
technique
Tools: Wireless Sensor
Networks
Applied Area: in precision
agricultural
Problem: it is very difficult for
predicting data in precision agricultural.
Goal: To design and implement a system
for monitoring data in precision
agricultural using WSN
WSN system constructi
predictive model.
The Process (Mechanism) of this Work; The process steps of the Technique/s

Process Steps Advantage (Purpose of this step)
(L
1 WSN system construction This step design and implement a
network for controlling data of precision
agricultural.
It require
devices w
2 Client application This process is used to design and
develop network as per the client
requirement.
The data
security.
3 Predictive model It is used to processed collect data and
information.
More com
4
5
Validation Criteria (Measurement Criteria)
Dependent Variable Independent Variable
WSN system Precision agricultural
Input and Output Critical Thinking: Feature of this work,
and Why (Justify)
Critical Th
research c
Input (Data) Output (View)
Used previous
temperature data
as inputs
Designed and
implemented a
network for
monitoring data of
precision
agricultural
The wireless sensor networks provide a
platform for controlling and managing
agricultural environments such as humidity,
light and temperature. This technology is
more accurate and effective rather than
other. For identifying behavioural patterns
the researchers used data mining approach.
The research
information a
did not comp
other techniq

(Describe the research/current
solution)
Evaluation Criteria How this re
valu
What is the
author in C
For performing and resolving the issue of
data of precision agricultural the research
performed major three tests such as linear
regression, support vector machine and
neuronal networks.
Evaluation criteria:
Facts and data, relevant references, results
and techniques used.
It is more valu
the researche
architecture o
which can hel
of WSN.
In future rese
automatic sys
using image p
cameras.
Diagram/Flowchart
Reference in APA format that will be in 'Reference List'
(This give the Reference of the Journal Paper that the author selected and improve it (State
Rodríguez, S., Gualotuna, T., & Grilo, C. (2017). A system for the monitoring and predicting of data in precis
greenhouse based on wireless sensor networks. Procedia Computer Science, 121, 306-313.
The citation that will be in the content
(Rodríguez, Gualotuna, & Grilo, 2017).
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Reference in APA format that will Ezhilazhahi, A. M., & Bhuvaneswari, P. T. V. (2017). IoT enabled p