Development of IoT and WSN-Based Smart AgroWeather with Zigbee for Microclimate Management in Large-Scale Plantations

Made Santo Gitakarma; Luh Putu Ary Sri Tjahyanti; Gede Indrawan; Ketut Udy Ariawan; Wayan Mahardika Prasetya Wiratama; Putu Aditya Pratama; Putu Shantiawan Prabawa

doi:10.55927/fjst.v4i10.274

Authors

Made Santo Gitakarma Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Luh Putu Ary Sri Tjahyanti Universitas Panji Sakti
Gede Indrawan Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Ketut Udy Ariawan Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Wayan Mahardika Prasetya Wiratama Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Putu Aditya Pratama Universitas Panji Sakti
Putu Shantiawan Prabawa Universitas Panji Sakti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v4i10.274

Keywords:

Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Network, Smart AgroWeather, ZigBee, Microclimate Management

Abstract

This study develops and evaluates the Smart AgroWeather system, an IoT and WSN-based microclimate monitoring platform using ZigBee communication for large-scale plantations. Applying the Waterfall method, the system integrates sensors for temperature, humidity, air pressure, rainfall, and wind speed via a ZigBee mesh network connected to a Raspberry Pi gateway and cloud storage. Field testing on a 12-hectare dragon fruit plantation in Bulian, Bali showed a 95% data transmission success rate, low latency (20–25 ms), and stable power use (3.2–3.3 V). Integration with Google Cloud improved data accessibility and decision-making. The results confirm that IoT-WSN integration with ZigBee provides a scalable, energy-efficient, and sustainable solution for precision agriculture, supporting both theoretical advancement and practical application in smart farming.

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