The sensors in the AQUALAR system continuously measure the immediate water requirements of plants. This means that they determine how much water the plants extract from the soil at reference points. The measurement method works throughout all growth phases of the plants, in virtually all soil conditions (including substrate soils), and takes the current weather situation into account. The irrigation process is continuously optimized using self-learning algorithms.
The AQUALAR irrigation solution uses water demand sensors that employ a unique microthermal measurement method. This revolutionary technology was developed in Switzerland. To date, over 300,000 sensors have been installed to measure the water requirements of various crops in different soils. The sensors are exposed to a wide range of stresses and influences.
AQUALAR irrigation systems not only measure water requirements, but also automate the irrigation system. This involves controlling the necessary valves, pumps, and system equipment. The addition of fertilizers and pesticides is also automatically adjusted to the irrigation. AQUALAR can be used for various types of irrigation systems, including sprinkler, sub-surface, surface, and drip irrigation.
The continuously collected sensor data is logged, analyzed in various contexts, and stored in databases for further analysis. The recorded sensor data can be processed directly with measurement data from other sources to determine aggregated key figures. This data can also be transferred to third-party applications via interfaces to enable more comprehensive business analyses.