Towards a self-sustained moisture and temperature monitoring system using soil energy

Fu To Lin, Jen Chien Hsieh, Fu Chun Wen, Wei Kuan Wang, Huang Chen Lee, Yu-Te Liao

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Abstract

Limited energy source dominates the use of sensor system, especially for outdoor environment monitoring. This paper presents a self-sustained moisture and temperature monitoring system using soil energy. The fabricated 36.5 cm 3 soil cell (Zinc-Carbon electrodes) can provide maximum output power of 70μW at a load of 2kΩ. The proposed sensor system includes custom DC-DC converter IC, microcontroller, micro-LCD display and temperature as well as moisture sensors. The system was demonstrated measuring temperature and moisture changes directly using inexpensive and renewable soil energy without external power supply. This technology may enable remote field environment monitoring with less labor-intensive work and battery replacement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE SENSORS 2013 - Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Print)9781467346405
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Nov 2013
Event12th IEEE SENSORS 2013 Conference - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 4 Nov 20136 Nov 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors

Conference

Conference12th IEEE SENSORS 2013 Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period4/11/136/11/13

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