Product advantages
Optimization of irrigation in agriculture
Solutions for climate change and rising water demand
Farmers around the world need to use water and energy more efficiently than ever to protect their crops and the profitability of their farms. This means that precise irrigation is crucial, especially in light of increasing water regulations and the growing risk of frost. While automated irrigation systems are already standard in many greenhouses, irrigation in open fields is often still done manually, based on experience or intuition, which can lead to over- or under-irrigation.
Although many farmers have weather stations and moisture sensors that could improve the precision of their irrigation measures, the data from these devices is often fragmented or difficult to access. For this reason, LAMBRECHT has entered into a partnership with the INBW project at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences—to improve irrigation and general weather preparedness for farmers worldwide.
About Ostfalia and INBW
With over 10,000 students, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Lower Saxony. Over 90 practice-oriented degree programs are offered at four locations. The INBW research project aims to develop solutions to the challenges facing agriculture in the context of climate change.
Find out more at WasserAuto – Needs-based automation of open space and drip irrigation technology using on-site IoT sensors, supported by satellite technology – INBW (wasser-suderburg.de)
Special challenges
The overall goal of the project was to develop an intelligent service platform that links data from various sources and providers to enable demand-driven and (partially) automated irrigation. To achieve this end state, the INBW team needed a reliable weather station that...
- Provides accurate and reliable climate data for various parameters
- Real-time data transmission enables
- Can be integrated with their other technology
- Easy to install and maintain
A comprehensive solution
The Weather Backpack is the perfect weather station for the "WasserAuto" project, as it records seven meteorological parameters and provides accurate, research-quality data. It is easy to transport, enables efficient monitoring of large areas, and meets all project requirements: reliable climate data, real-time data transmission, and seamless integration into existing systems. It is also robust, weatherproof, and easy to install.
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Everything at a glance
| Professional Line | Case Study |
|---|---|
| ID No. | 30.00852.000001, with weather sensor u[sonic]WS7 |
Weather Backpack Mobile, professional weather station
Weather Backpack is the professional automatic weather station (AWS) for temporary measurement campaigns. This portable station measures all relevant meteorological parameters.
All-in-one station for all critical applications
Weather Backpack is a high-precision weather station that provides important data in meteorological research quality. Its outstanding measurement quality, reliability, and durability will meet the highest demands in science and governmental environmental applications. The station can be easily stowed in its carrying case and quickly transported from one location to another. Since the station is mobile, even large areas can be covered.