Fuzzy Control of a Germination Chamber

• Main Authors: Marcelo Marinelli, Nelson Acosta, Juan Manuel Toloza, Carlos Kornuta
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Postgraduate Office, School of Computer Science, Universidad Nacional de La Plata 2017-04-01
• Series: Journal of Computer Science and Technology
• Subjects: germination chamber; fuzzy logic; embedded system; sugeno
• Online Access: https://journal.info.unlp.edu.ar/JCST/article/view/448

The design of a fuzzy control system for a germination chamber for hydroponic crops is presented. The system measures humidity and temperature inside the chamber and, by means of a Sugeno type fuzzy controller embedded in an Arduino board, it generates control signals that are sent to a forced ventilation system and to the artificial lighting control system. Experiences were carried out with a germination chamber using this fuzzy control system. Lettuce seeds were sowed in the fuzzy control chamber and on a conventional culture tray, with the former yielding better growth results.