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Enhancing soil health measurements for food forest projects
Gerdes, Thorben (2023) Enhancing soil health measurements for food forest projects.
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| Abstract: | This bachelor thesis presents a prototype of a low-cost soil health monitoring system for food forests. The goal of the system is to provide a cost-effective alternative to current soil health monitoring methods, especially for small-scale food forest owners. The prototype consists of a website and a set of sensors that e.g., measure pH values and moisture levels in the soil. The collected data is stored in a database and can be visualized on a dashboard. To evaluate the prototype, interviews were conducted with some food forest owners. The results showed a positive impression of the system and its potential to be a cost-effective alternative to current methods. The users also pointed out some areas for improvement and additional sensor options for future versions. This thesis demonstrates the feasibility of a low-cost soil health monitoring system for food forests and provides a foundation for further development and testing. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 38 earth sciences, 43 environmental science, 50 technical science in general, 54 computer science |
| Programme: | Creative Technology BSc (50447) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/94456 |
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