Smart AgricultureCloud Platform：全Scenarios数字化管理解决方案

Summary

This paper systematically describes the architecture design and core functions of the smart agriculture cloud platform. The platform realizes real-time collection of greenhouse environmental data and remote control of equipment through a multi protocol communication network, integrates advanced technologies such as edge computing, intelligent linkage, cloud configuration, and builds a full chain management system covering environmental monitoring, precise regulation, data analysis, and video monitoring. The platform supports offline operation and cloud collaboration, providing private deployment and opennessAPIInterface provides a highly reliable, low-power, and easily scalable digital infrastructure for modern agricultural production, promoting the transformation of agricultural production towards standardization, intelligence, and efficiency.

1、 The demand for digital management in modern agriculture

Traditional agricultural production faces systemic challenges such as aging labor force, extensive environmental regulation, low management efficiency, and insufficient data utilization. The smart agriculture cloud platform takes the Internet of Things technology as the core, and realizes the production environment through the deep integration of sensor network, wireless communication and edge computingMinute level monitoring, second level response, automated regulation. The platform not only solves the problem of manpower shortage, but also promotes agricultural production from "experience driven" to "data-driven" through data accumulation and process optimization, and builds a replicable and scalable standardized production model.

2、 System communication architecture design

Platform adoptionCloud network end layered distributed architectureSupports EthernetWiFi, 4G, 5GFree switching of multiple communication methods to adapt to different on-site conditions:

• Cloud layerAgricultural IoT cloud platform, providedWEBPlatformPCEnd software, Android/iOS APPMultiple terminal access, including WeChat mini programs, supports centralized display on large screens in the monitoring room, and all software is free to use for life
• Network layerIntelligent gateway realizes protocol conversion and data aggregation, supporting5G/4GFull network (China Mobile/China Unicom/China Telecom), EthernetWiFiAccess to ensure stable and reliable data transmission
• Terminal layerDeploy agricultural intelligent control cabinets on site, integrating air temperature and humidity sensors, light intensity sensors, etcCO₂Sensors, UV sensors, wind speed and direction sensors, soil temperature and humidity/PH/ECSensors and other environmental monitoring equipment, as well as actuators such as water pumps, fans, roller blinds, wet curtains, fertilizing machines, fill lights, solenoid valves, etc

Adaptive communication mechanismEthernet is used in network environments/WiFiRealize high-speed data transmission and automatic switching without network environment4G/5GMobile networks can also be stably accessed in remote areas. Gateway support32A terminal node with a transmission distance of up to in an open environment3km.

3、 Comprehensive environmental monitoring capability

The platform implements two types of core data collection, covering all elements of crop growth:

1. Greenhouse environmental monitoringReal time collection of air temperature, air humidity, and light intensityCO₂8 meteorological parameters including concentration, ultraviolet intensity, wind speed, wind direction, atmospheric pressure, etc., dataRefresh every 3 seconds and record every 1 minuteBy default, it is stored in the cloud for 3 years and can accurately query any minute level data.

2. Soil moisture monitoringAccurate monitoring of soil temperature and soil moisturePHValueECKey indicators such as conductivity, passed throughGPRS/4GWireless networks enable remote transmission. The system supports 24/7 uninterrupted monitoring, and the monitoring center automatically receives and stores data from each monitoring point to the database.

The collection equipment adopts a cast aluminum shell,IP68Protection Rating Adapt to high temperature and high humidity dust environment in farmland. Some devices support battery power supply,Static power consumptionThe battery life can reach<20μAYear3-54、 Intelligent control strategy system.

The platform provides six flexible control modes to achieve refined environmental regulation and energy-saving optimization:

Timer/fixed-point mode

1. : Supports time settings at the level of year/month/day/hour/minute/second, which can be precise toSecond delay control. For example, every day0.1Regular ventilation is suitable for daily operations with strong regularity.8:00, 12:00, 16:00Day night/time period mode

2. Set different control strategies based on day/night and support jog delay. For example, during the high temperature period in summer, the fan water curtain is automatically turned on to cool down, and only basic ventilation is maintained at night, saving energy consumption.Linkage/interlocking mode

3. Sensor triggering modeSupport switch input linkage output, such as automatic door opening and prohibition when personnel enter through infrared monitoring; Support output channel interlock, such as motor forward and reverse mutually exclusive, to avoid equipment damage.

4. Automatic control based on environmental parameter thresholds, such as temperatureAutomatically turn on the fan/roller shutter, temperature≥40℃Automatically turn on the fan/roller shutter, temperature≤33℃Automatic shutdown; Humidity≤40%Open the solenoid valve for irrigation and humidity control≥75%Close to achieve closed-loop feedback.

5. Conditional combination modeSupport multi condition logical combination judgment, such as "6 o'clock in the morning-12within the time period of the hour and humidity>60%"when to turn on the fan," 6 o'clock in the evening-10Point and temperature<30℃"Turn off the fan to meet complex process requirements.

6. Scene modeSet cyclic actions or complex logic based on time scenarios, such as the "first action20second action after minutes10minutes" cyclic irrigation strategy, suitable for integrated water and fertilizer management.

5、 Edge computing andDLCLogical intelligent self-control

The core advantage of the platform lies in:Edge computing capabilityImplementing intelligent logic operations in the local control cabinet without relying entirely on the cloud, ensuring real-time control and reliability

Environmental regulationDLCLogicBased on the requirements of crop growth season and cultivation technology, set temperature and humidity trigger thresholds to achieve automatic temperature and humidity control. For example, automatic linkage of sunshade nets, fans, and water curtains in summer mode; The winter mode sets the duration of rolling shutter lighting according to the cold resistance of crops, ensuring a balance between ventilation and lighting.

Intelligent rolling shutter systemAutomatically control based on outdoor meteorological data. Automatically retract the rolling shutter to prevent rain when it rains; Automatically open the roller shutter for supplementary lighting on sunny days to increase the duration of sunlight; Automatic closure of protective greenhouse film during strong wind weather. The system achieves true "unmanned operation" through meteorological linkage.

Seasonal mode configurationPreset seasonal control strategies for spring, summer, autumn, winter, and one click switching:

• springPrevent excessive temperature inside the greenhouse, promptly ventilate and reduce humidity, and promote seedling growth
• summerSunshade, ventilation, cooling and humidity control linkage to prevent high temperature stress
• autumnScientific irrigation duration management, maintaining reasonable soil moisture, and preventing root hypoxia
• WinterEnsure natural lighting and ventilation, eliminate harmful gases, and enhance crop stress resistance

Edge computing guaranteeCan still execute automatically in case of network disconnectionPre set strategy, automatic transmission of historical data after networking, achieving dual-mode guarantee of "offline operation and cloud management", and achieving system availability99.9%Above.

6、 Cloud configuration and zero code visualization

Platform providedZero code cloud configurationFunction, users can independently build personalized monitoring interfaces without programming skills:

• Dynamic configuration editingFree upload of on-site process layout diagrams, drag and drop addition of sensor and controller icons, real-time binding of data channels
• Channel depth customizationEdit according to actual equipmentAI, DI, DOChannel name, set range conversion formula, units, and decimal places
• Dynamic icon libraryBuilt in switches, valves, motors, alarms, etcGIFAnimated icons that support users to upload dynamic images independently, enabling visualization of device status
• Real time effectivenessAfter saving the configuration, it will be immediately synchronized to all terminals, and the mobile/computer/large screen interface will be updated uniformly
• Multi screen adaptationAutomatic adaptation to the same configurationPCDifferent display devices such as large screens, vertical screens on mobile phones, and TV walls in monitoring rooms

This feature enables farmers to create a virtual twin system that fully corresponds to the site, achieving an intuitive management experience of "what you see is what you get".

7、 Data analysis and intelligent alarm system

Data storage and analysisThe platform defaults to saving3Annual historical dataIt can accurately query every minute record. The data curve supports zooming in and out with a mouse wheel, making it easy to analyze short-term fluctuations and long-term trends. All data can be exported with just one clickExcelFormat, combined with edge computing function, provides data guidance for the improvement of cultivation technology.

Three level intelligent alarm mechanism:

1. Sensor over limit alarmTemperature and humidityCO₂SoilECWaiting for parameters to exceed the preset upper and lower limits
2. Equipment status alarmValve malfunction, water pump overload, abnormal access control, upper water level limit, etc
3. System operation alarmCommunication interruption, abnormal voltage, equipment offline, etc

Alarm support multi-channel push:APPPush, WeChat official account, SMSEnsure that farmers are informed immediately. The alarm threshold can be flexibly set, supporting delayed alarm and recovery confirmation to avoid false alarm interference.

8、 Integration of centralized management and video surveillance

Centralized management of equipment: SupportGISMap positioning wheel display, all greenhouses are marked with their positions and real-time status on the map. Click to enter the single greenhouse monitoring interface. Supporting centralized monitoring of multiple devices, one person can manage hundreds of greenhouses, greatly improving management radius.

Deep integration of video surveillanceSeamless integration with mainstream network cameras such as Hikvision and Yingshi Cloud on the monitoring interfaceSplit screen display of video and dataImplement dual verification of "data+video". For example, when checking the rolling shutter movement, the mechanical operating status and environmental parameter changes can be observed simultaneously to ensure accurate execution of control instructions.

Account permission systemSupport flexible organizational structure management:

• One to many management One administrator manages multiple greenhouses/equipment
• Many to one collaboration Multiple operators collaborate to manage the same device
• Graded permissionsDivided into administrator (configuration permissions), operator (control permissions), and observer (viewing permissions), meeting the management needs of different scales of family farms, cooperatives, and agricultural enterprises

9、 Private deployment and secondary development support

To meet the customized needs of large agricultural enterprises, government regulatory platforms, and research institutions, the platform providesPrivate deployment plan:

• Customized deploymentSupport deployment on enterprise owned servers, customize platform styleLogoDomain name
• Full functionalityAPIInterface: ProvideRESTful APISupport users to develop their own productsAPPMini programWebFront end,Reduce80%Reduce the difficulty of platform development80%Development workload
• Data sovereigntyEnterprises have complete control over data storage locations and access permissions, meeting data security and compliance requirements
• System integration: Support andERP, MESIntegrate third-party systems such as agricultural product traceability and e-commerce sales to connect the entire industry chain data flow

This solution retains the convenience of public cloud while providing controllability of private cloud, achieving a balance between "out of the box" and "deep customization".

10、 Core advantages and implementation benefits of the system

Eight core advantages:

1. Easy installationWireless deployment, no need for complex wiring, shortened construction period70%
2. Stable and reliable: IP68Protection, industrial grade design, offline operation with network disconnection, system availability99.9%
3. Flexible expansionModular design with building blocks, measurement and control points can be added arbitrarily, supported by a single gateway32Node
4. Intelligent and efficient: edge computing local response<100msCloud based strategy optimization, achieving control accuracy±0.5℃
5. Cost economyCompared to traditionPLCSystem, comprehensive cost reduction60%(Wiring+labor+maintenance)
6. Widely applicableSuitable for greenhouse, field irrigation, animal husbandry, aquaculture, mushroom cultivation, etc
7. Data value3 years of historical data accumulation, forAIProvide a foundation for model training and process optimization
8. Ecological opennessSupport private deployment andAPISecondary development, building an industrial IoT ecosystem

Implementing benefit quantification:

• Water conservation30%-50%Combining precision irrigation with soil moisture monitoring
• Energy saving40%aboveIntelligent rolling shutter and ventilation optimization
• Reduced labor costs70%Remote centralized management
• Crop yield increase10-20%Optimal environmental control
• Reduced risk losses80%Real time warning and rapid response

11、 Typical application scenarios and cases

Scenario 1: High end facility vegetable greenhouse

• Deployment20Environmental monitoring points and10Set execution system
• Automatic temperature regulation25±2℃Humidity70±5%, CO₂Concentration800-1000ppm
• Achieve increased tomato production18%Improve the rate of high-quality products25%

Scenario 2: Flower cultivation in a connected greenhouse

• Precise control of lighting duration14Hour/day, intensity5000-15000LuxAdjustable
• Integrated water and fertilizer precision irrigation,ECThe value remains stable1.2-1.8mS/cm
• The diameter of the flower increases15%Early flowering period3-5Heaven

Scenario 3: Control of livestock and poultry breeding environment

• Monitoring ammonia concentration, temperature and humidity, automatic ventilation and air exchange
• Maintain a balance between winter insulation and ventilation to reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases30%
• Improvement in feed to meat ratio5%The breeding efficiency has significantly improved

12、 Future development direction

The smart agriculture cloud platform will continue to evolve and deeply integrateAIBig data and digital twin technology:

• AIPredictive regulationCombining meteorological forecasts with historical data, advance48Predicting environmental changes on an hourly basis and proactively adjusting parameters
• Crop growth modelBased on machine learning, construct optimal growth curves for different crops and dynamically optimize water, fertilizer, light, and heat strategies
• Digital twin greenhouseBuild a virtual greenhouse model to achieve simulation optimization, fault simulation, and process validation
• Blockchain traceability: Link environmental data, agricultural operations, and quality inspection data, and provide tamper proof agricultural product traceability certificates
• Industrial InternetConnect agricultural materials, machinery, sales, and finance to build a digital ecosystem for the entire industry chain

The system promotes the transition of agricultural production from "automation" to "intelligence", contributing to the modernization of agriculture2035The goal is to provide core technical support.