GAT Agri Technology Advanced - internet system for control of irrigation and in-field plant index

Introduction
On site feedback – modern agriculture requires continuous & online in field information to enable decisions about primary crop management, namely – irrigation and fertilization
Sustainability – the information made available to the farmer enables him to preserve soil and water resources for the future mainly
  prevention of salinity
 leaching of fertilizers into ground water
 optimization of water usage
Cost effectiveness – having important data for plant development, such as soil humidity, temperature, fruit size and other measurable plant index, makes it possible to evaluate cost effectiveness and optimization of various treatments in the field.

How the system operates
The system is built with sensors that monitor the crop and its surroundings, which are connected to a controller that samples, collect and broadcasts the data via the cellular network to the Cloud internet storage 
The information is collected into a data base, analyzed and presented on-line in easily understood graphs and tables. The information can be viewed on all existing media – computer, tablet, cellphone
The various sensors can be set for min/max threshold values, and warnings sent accordingly via email when crossing these thresholds
Graphs arranged in cross-sections according to customer requirements
Various algorithms may be applied to the data gathered (e.g., calculation of heating degree days)

System characteristics
The controller is capable of sampling, storing and broadcasting its built-in sensor data. It is durable to field conditions 
Sensors currently available – tensiometers, soil/air thermometer, stalk/stem/fruit dendrometer, and water meter. Additional sensors easily adaptable
Extended-life type battery (at least 6 months)
Advanced internet communication, 4th Generation, on a cellular network. Suitable for most locations worldwide. Built-in GPS
Battery and cellular indication available

System support
The farmer will receive ongoing professional backup by the regional agronomist, as well as from the support center at company HQ (help desk)
The customer can share his data on the system with additional counselors and advisors at his decision
It is also possible to conduct a professional dialogue on system graphs via correspondence

Advantages of Gat Fertilizers system
*Continuous and comprehensive agronomic support as needed
*Operates at any site that has 4th generation cellular network, without need for a wireless connection, in Israel and abroad
*The unit may be transferred easily between different crop fields when necessary
*Additional sensors may be connected easily