Diseño e implementación de un prototipo hidropónico automatizado para el cultivo de forraje a base de maíz

Abstract

The degree project presents the study of a hydroponic forage prototype, which consists of a greenhouse that, by means of temperature and irrigation control, monitors the temperature inside the greenhouse, where the data recorded by the node-network application is observed. When a certain range is reached, the extractor fan that is equipped to regulate the environment inside the greenhouse is turned on. This prototype hydroponic system consists of an irrigation system that has a tank where water and nutrients are stored, which will be driven by pumps through the pipes and reach the sprinklers, spraying only what is necessary and will unify all the implementation used in an interface that facilitates control. Over a period of 7 to 15 days, the absorption of minerals from the nutrient solution will produce corn- based fodder for livestock feed.