Desenvolvimento de um Sistema de Gerenciamento e Controle de Estufas de Pequeno Porte

Abstract

Advances in Agriculture 4.0 and the incorporation of digital technologies in farming have revolutionized food production, bringing greater efficiency and sustainability to the agricultural sector. In light of the growing demand for solutions that balance productivity with the preservation of natural resources, the development of automated systems has become essential, particularly for small-scale farmers. In this context, this work presents itself as a potential solution to make the technologies used in indoor cultivation more accessible. The present study proposes the automation and optimization of small-scale greenhouse management through a system that integrates innovative, accessible, and cost-effective technologies. The main objective is to develop a prototype capable of monitoring and automatically controlling the environmental conditions of a greenhouse, utilizing the Raspberry Pi 3 and Arduino Uno. The system is designed to collect data from temperature, air humidity, and soil moisture sensors, processing this information in real time through the Node-RED platform, which also manages actuators such as a fan and a water pump. The methodology included the implementation of the hardware prototype, the configuration of a user-friendly graphical interface, and the validation of the system in a real greenhouse, with the aim of addressing the needs of small-scale farmers. The results indicate that the system is efficient in automating the environmental control of the greenhouse, offering an easy-to-use interface. The prototype was successfully validated, proving to be a viable and cost-effective solution for greenhouse management, with potential for future expansions and improvements.