Improving the Calibration of Low-Cost Sensors Using Data Assimilation
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(23), P. 7846 - 7846
Published: Dec. 8, 2024
In
the
context
of
smart
agriculture,
accurate
soil
moisture
monitoring
is
crucial
to
optimise
irrigation,
improve
water
usage
efficiency
and
increase
crop
yields.
Although
low-cost
capacitive
sensors
are
used
make
affordable,
these
face
accuracy
challenges
that
often
result
in
inefficient
irrigation
practices.
This
paper
presents
a
method
for
calibrating
through
data
assimilation.
The
was
validated
using
collected
from
farm
Dos
Hermanas,
Seville,
Spain,
which
utilises
drip
system.
proposed
solution
integrates
Hydrus
1D
model
with
particle
filter
(PF)
Iterative
Ensemble
Smoother
(IES)
continuously
update
refine
sensor
calibration
parameters.
methodology
includes
implementation
physical
constraints,
ensuring
updated
parameters
remain
within
physically
plausible
ranges.
Soil
measured
SoilWatch
10
ThetaProbe
ML3
high-precision
as
reference.
Furthermore,
comparison
carried
out
between
PF
IES
methods.
results
demonstrate
assimilation
approach
markedly
enhances
precision
readings,
aligning
them
closely
reference
measurements
simulations.
demonstrated
superior
performance,
achieving
an
84.8%
improvement
compared
raw
readings.
substantial
against
sensors,
confirming
effectiveness
sensors.
contrast,
showed
68%
accuracy,
which,
while
still
considerable,
outperformed
by
PF.
By
effectively
mitigating
observation
noise
biases,
this
proves
robust
practical
large-scale
implementations
agriculture.
Language: Английский
Comparison of Classical and Inverse Calibration Equations in Chemical Analysis
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(21), P. 7038 - 7038
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Chemical
analysis
adopts
a
calibration
curve
to
establish
the
relationship
between
measuring
technique's
response
and
target
analyte's
standard
concentration.
The
equation
is
established
using
regression
verify
of
chemical
instrument
known
properties
materials
that
served
as
values.
An
adequate
ensures
performance
these
instruments.
There
are
two
kinds
equations:
classical
equations
inverse
equations.
For
equation,
values
independent,
instrument's
dependent.
opposite:
independent
value.
new
value,
calculation
measurement
by
must
be
transformed
into
complex
form
calculate
However,
could
computed
directly.
Different
forms
besides
linear
used
for
equation.
This
study
data
sets
from
humidity
sensors
nine
literature
evaluate
predictive
Four
criteria
were
proposed
ability
found
an
effective
tool
in
analysis.
precision
essential
ensure
performance.
embedded
device,
then
intelligent
instruments
enhanced.
Language: Английский