The Development of a Smart Irrigation Control System for Living Wall System
Author: Junyi Zhao
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Published: 2022
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Irrigation Systems
Author: Maria Garrets
Publisher: Freegulls Publishing House
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Total Pages: 29
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn irrigation system is a method used to supply water to crops or landscapes in a controlled manner, typically to assist with crop growth or maintain landscapes. There are various types of irrigation systems, including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, and flood irrigation, each with its own advantages and applications. The significance of irrigation management cannot be overstated. It plays a pivotal role in agricultural success, environmental protection, and water conservation. By managing irrigation systems effectively, farmers can optimize water usage, reduce expenses, and enhance crop yields. Furthermore, efficient irrigation practices aid in conserving water resources, mitigating soil erosion, and alleviating the impacts of droughts and water scarcity.
Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Computer Science, Information Engineering and Digital Economy (CSIEDE 2022)
Author: Haocun Wu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2023-01-13
Total Pages: 943
ISBN-13: 9464631082
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is an open access book.The 2022 International Conference on Computer Science, Information Engineering and Digital Economy(CSIEDE 2022) will be held on October 28-30 in Guangzhou, China. CSIEDE 2022 is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Computer Science, Information Engineering and Digital Economy to a common forum. The primary goal of the conference is to promote research and developmental activities in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Digital Economy and another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working all around the world. The conference will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Digital Economy and related areas. We warmly invite you to participate in CSIEDE 2022!
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
Author: Francis D. K. Ching
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-12-30
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 1118160495
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching's unique style. Combining text and drawing, each term is given a minimum double-page spread on large format trim size, so that the term can be comprehensively explored, graphically showing relations between concepts and sub-terms A comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text. This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design and construction to this classic reference work It is sure to be by the side of and used by any serious architect or designer, students of architecture, interior designers, and those in construction.
Automatic irrigation control system
Author: Stephen Kipkebut
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Published: 2015-01-05
Total Pages: 79
ISBN-13: 3656870349
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBachelor Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Engineering - Power Engineering, The Technical University of Kenya, course: bachelor of philosophy in technology electrical and electronic engineering, language: English, abstract: This project is based on moisture sensor used to measure humidity content in the soil. The design portion involves mainly a global system for mobile communication and a control circuitry with a microcontroller. This project used some of the softwares like basic language for programming the application software to the microcontroller and visual basic for interfacing the hardware and mobile phone. Protel or workbench schematic software is used for designing the circuit diagram for this project and express prefabricated circuit board (PCB) software is used for designing. Since PCB making is a big process and involves a number of machineries which are expensive and was therefore outsourced. Using DTMF 8870 IC will act as an interface between the user and the system as it is a receiver which links the GSM network, the microcontroller pic16f73 contains the software which states the conditions of the system which can be displayed in a liquid crystal display and transmitted via mobile phone to the dual tone multiple frequency receiver which is part of the control system in the farm. New technologies help in increasing productivity with use of less manpower as well as conservation of water in the process.
Green City Planning and Practices in Asian Cities
Author: Zhenjiang Shen
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-03-21
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 3319700251
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUrban planners across the world are faced with sustainable development issues in their work, especially when they are tasked with creating green cities or where sustainable and smart growth in urban settings are set as primary goals. This book introduces green city planning and practices from the three dimensions of green-building innovation, community development and smart city strategies, and argues that effective implementation of green city planning are a necessary pre-condition for reaching sustainable urban development. A range of authors representing a broad disciplinary spectrum bring together the different standards of green building methods and urban design techniques and clearly sketch the roles of both spatial designers and urban researchers in the implementation of green city planning at regional, community and single-building level in order to arrive at an integrated approach across different scales.
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Published: 2000
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigning Urban Agriculture
Author: April Philips
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-05-10
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 1118330234
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive overview of edible landscapes complete with more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations Designing Urban Agriculture is about the intersection of ecology, design, and community. Showcasing projects and designers from around the world who are forging new paths to the sustainable city through urban agriculture landscapes, it creates a dialogue on the ways to invite food back into the city and pave a path to healthier communities and environments. This full-color guide begins with a foundation of ecological principles and the idea that the food shed is part of a city's urban systems network. It outlines a design process based on systems thinking and developed for a lifecycle or regenerative-based approach. It also presents strategies, tools, and guidelines that enable informed decisions on planning, designing, budgeting, constructing, maintaining, marketing, and increasing the sustainability of this re-invented cityscape. Case studies demonstrate the environmental, economic, and social value of these landscapes and reveal paths to a greener and healthier urban environment. This unique and indispensable guide: Details how to plan, design, fund, construct, and leverage the sustainability aspects of the edible landscape typology Covers over a dozen typologies including community gardens, urban farms, edible estates, green roofs and vertical walls, edible school yards, seed to table, food landscapes within parks, plazas, streetscapes and green infrastructure systems and more Explains how to design regenerative edible landscapes that benefit both community and ecology and explores the connections between food, policy, and planning that promote viable food shed systems for more resilient communities Examines the integration of management, maintenance, and operations issues Reveals how to create a business model enterprise that addresses a lifecycle approach
Moving Towards Sustainable and Resilient Smart Water Grids
Author: Michele Mutchek
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Published: 2012
Total Pages: 106
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKUrban water systems face sustainability challenges ranging from water quality, leaks, over-use, energy consumption, and long-term supply concerns. Resiliency challenges include the capacity to respond to drought, managing pipe deterioration, responding to natural disasters, and preventing terrorism. One strategy to enhance sustainability and resiliency is the development and adoption of smart water grids. A smart water grid incorporates networked monitoring and control devices into its structure, which provides diverse, real-time information about the system, as well as enhanced control. Data provide input for modeling and analysis, which informs control decisions, allowing for improvement in sustainability and resiliency. While smart water grids hold much potential, there are also potential tradeoffs and adoption challenges. More publicly available cost-benefit analyses are needed, as well as system-level research and application, rather than the current focus on individual technologies. This thesis seeks to fill one of these gaps by analyzing the cost and environmental benefits of smart irrigation controllers. Smart irrigation controllers can save water by adapting watering schedules to climate and soil conditions. The potential benefit of smart irrigation controllers is particularly high in southwestern U.S. states, where the arid climate makes water scarcer and increases watering needs of landscapes. To inform the technology development process, a design for environment (DfE) method was developed, which overlays economic and environmental performance parameters under different operating conditions. This method is applied to characterize design goals for controller price and water savings that smart irrigation controllers must meet to yield life cycle carbon dioxide reductions and economic savings in southwestern U.S. states, accounting for regional variability in electricity and water prices and carbon overhead. Results from applying the model to smart irrigation controllers in the Southwest suggest that some areas are significantly easier to design for.
Landscape Architecture
Author: Amjad Almusaed
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2018-09-19
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 1789237122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is intended as both an introduction to the discipline for students of landscape architecture, architecture, and planning, and a source of continuing interest for more experienced environmental designers. The book offers various materials for landscape architects and other planning professionals. The book is divided into 4 parts and 17 chapters. Part I "Introduction to the Landscape Architecture Theme" is general reading on landscape architecture. Part II "Art's Replica and Landscape Architecture Model" includes three chapters. This part represents a theoretical and sensitive visual interpretation of landscape architecture. Part III "Sustainable Prototypes of a Contemporary Landscape Architecture" includes four chapters, with sustainability as a concept and guiding thought. Part IV "Landscape Architecture Around the World (Study Cases)" includes 9 chapters with many examples from different geographical practical cases.
