Sensors in Smart Irrigation Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cloud & edge computing; big data processing; smart grids; distributed systems; wireless mesh networks
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue explores the pivotal role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. With the global population steadily increasing, the demand for food is rising, making sustainable agriculture crucial for human survival. Sensors, a key element of ICT, offer innovative solutions by enabling precise monitoring and control of essential agricultural processes, particularly irrigation and fertilization.
These sensors collect vast amounts of data from farms, covering soil conditions, humidity, crop health, weather, and water usage—data that meet the characteristics of big data, including volume, velocity, and variety. Real-time processing of these data, which can be facilitated by cloud-based solutions and IoT technologies, would allow for immediate responses and precision control.
In this context, smart irrigation stands out as a critical application, enhancing efficient water management and aiding in the conservation of groundwater—a resource that is increasingly scarce. Furthermore, the real-time metering of water usage, combined with insights into soil and environmental conditions, would empower farmers to optimize both water and fertilizer applications. Developing and deploying mobile applications can provide customized guidance on the type, amount, and timing of fertilizers, promoting soil health and minimizing chemical runoff into water sources. Through the integration of these technologies, we can cultivate a more sustainable and resilient agricultural ecosystem, securing food resources for future generations.
Dr. Mohamed Riduan Abid
Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sensors is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- smart irrigation
- smart agriculture
- sensor networks
- IoT
- big data analytics
- control
- cloud computing
- real-time data processing
- mobile applications
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.
