Grape Networks has developed the Climate Genie which utilizes the Internet, data base management software, low power radios and very small size sensors (MEMS). With Grape Networks Climate Genie, vineyards and wine grapes can be monitored on a much finer level than even today's precision agriculture techniques allow. Grape Networks data from the sensor modules are summarized within the network and sent via Wi-Fi, cellular, or satellite to the Internet to servers for viewing anywhere in the world via a web browser or Internet enabled cell phone.
Grape Networks Introduces Wireless Soil Moisture Sensors
Vineyards can now be monitored on a much finer level than even today's precision agriculture techniques allow.
Grape Networks today announced that the company will be deploying soil moisture sensors in addition to light, temperature and humidity sensors. The data includes the exact location of the sensor modules, and critical vineyard and wine grape information on powdery mildew and degree days in the vineyard. The sensor modules are mobile and are buried next to the wine producing grapes. The Vineyard Operations' Manager can view the data on any web enabled cellular phone or PC, and can also set the threshold values for alerts over the Internet or via Email or SMS. The soil moisture sensors are capacitance sensors and are not affected in extreme dry conditions. The sensor modules can accommodate up to three soil moisture sensors at various depths from 6 inches to 14 feet. A complete system of 15 modules and up to 75 sensors cost approximately the same price as two high end weather stations.
Grape Networks has developed the Climate Genie which utilizes the Internet, data base management software, low power radios and very small size sensors (MEMS). With Grape Networks Climate Genie, vineyards and wine grapes can be monitored on a much finer level than even today's precision agriculture techniques allow. Grape Networks data from the sensor modules are summarized within the network and sent via Wi-Fi, cellular, or satellite to the Internet to servers for viewing anywhere in the world via a web browser or Internet enabled cell phone.
Grape Networks has developed the Climate Genie which utilizes the Internet, data base management software, low power radios and very small size sensors (MEMS). With Grape Networks Climate Genie, vineyards and wine grapes can be monitored on a much finer level than even today's precision agriculture techniques allow. Grape Networks data from the sensor modules are summarized within the network and sent via Wi-Fi, cellular, or satellite to the Internet to servers for viewing anywhere in the world via a web browser or Internet enabled cell phone.
