Automated LED Grow Light Distance Control for Indoor Hydroponics

• Published in: 2023 IEEE International Conference on Agrosystem Engineering, Technology and Applications, AGRETA 2023
• Main Author: Nordin M.K.B.; Saaid M.F.B.; Fisol M.S.B.M.; Ahmad A.B.; Ali M.S.A.B.M.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85174705994&doi=10.1109%2fAGRETA57740.2023.10262437&partnerID=40&md5=ff31cf8a511e209ea4f3e5621cf83fe0

The current research focuses on improving the quality of LED indoor hydroponic grow lights, however, there has been a significant gap in research regarding the automated control of the distance between the lights and plants. To fill this knowledge gap, an indoor hydroponic system needs to be developed with an automated LED grow light distance control feature. With this system in place, researchers can investigate the impact of LED grow lights on hydroponic plant growth and quality. To achieve this, a distance control system needs to be created that can automate the distance control using an Arduino as a microcontroller and sensor technology such as ultrasonic and lux sensors. The system must operate seamlessly and without errors at regular intervals, and a fully developed automated distance control system must be created that performs exceptionally well in terms of response and feedback. In this study, a total of 1797 data points were gathered and analyzed which illustrate the diameter stem and temperature/humidity of plant samples. The results indicate that light is an important factor in healthy plant growth, and the study aimed to examine the effects of light, water, fertilizer, temperature, and humidity on plant growth. © 2023 IEEE.