| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 67.09 |
| Liaison | Mercè Jorba |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
IESE Business School - Barcelona
IN-47: Innovation A
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Irrigation Telemanagement project - IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL (Barcelona Campus)
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The remote management project at IESE represents a significant advance in the efficient management of resources, focusing on the optimization of the irrigation system through the implementation of the LoRa technology (RIVERSA).
This initiative's main objective is to improve efficiency in water use and automate irrigation control to reduce consumption and improve water resource management.
The remote irrigation project is based on a centralized control system that allows sustainable and rational management of water use, adapting perfectly to the needs of the center. The system allows to react to breakdowns, change irrigation settings and intervene at any time and place, from remote access available 24/7 hours of the day, every day of the year.
LoRa Technology (RIVERSA)
LoRa (from "long range") is a physical proprietary radio communication technique. It is based on spread spectrum modulation Techniques derived from chirp spread spectrum (CSS) technology.
RIVERSA equipments, based on LoRa, operate in frequency bands, which enables extensive coverage and robust
communication even in hard-to-reach areas.
The "SOLEM LoRa" (https://riversa.es/marca/riego-solem/) solution provides new communication technology based on LoRA radio that has, among others, the following points in favor for its justification:
- communications with greater coverage, range and resistance to obstacles between the base station and the programmers. All this with very low battery consumption, without the need to use repeater equipment that increases the installation cost and maintenance costs.
- Not having repeaters ensures direct and bidirectional communication between the base station and programmers, therefore, absence of breakdowns in the communication and lower maintenance costs.
- The SOLEM LoRA system allows remote management of irrigation and flow equipment, being expandable in a simple and economical way, through the use of devices capable of communicating with a web support (SOLEM CANOPY) that allows access to these autonomous devices from anywhere of the world in real time and 24 hours a day through a computer, a mobile phone such as a Smartphone, PDA Devices, Tablet, iPad, etc.
The implementation of LoRa (RIVERSA) in the IESE irrigation system is essential to enable accurate and efficient remote management. LoRa devices have been integrated with soil moisture sensors, flow meters and irrigation valves, allowing continuous data collection on soil conditions, humidity and garden water needs.
Previously, the irrigation system was organized in isolated areas and in a multitude of different controllers: battery-powered, electric, etc; all of them different brands and types. With the installation of the RIVERSA LoRa system, all elements work integrated and connected to a concentrator, so that they can be adjusted on a single platformcontrol. In this way, the project unifies and orders all irrigation areas and integrates them into a current and efficient remote management platform.
Benefits and Improvements:
1. Sustainability: optimization of water consumption
The adoption of remote management through "LoRa" caused a considerable reduction in the water consumption for irrigation. The capacity of remotely and accurately monitor soil conditions have allowed for more efficient and targeted irrigation application, minimizing water waste and optimizing the health of garden plants and trees. In addition, among the functions of the multiple humidity, rain and temperature sensors, the automation of irrigation control through previously established values.
This involves environmental improvements (savings of water and electricity), economic improvements (derived from water savings) and sensible savings (from maintenance tasks in irrigation).
2. Efficiency in irrigation management
Remote control capability and irrigation system automation allows instantaneous and accurate adjustments based on data specific to each area of the garden. This ensures optimal water distribution, improving plant health and maximizing performance.
3. Optimization of operating costs
Labor expenses are minimized by automating processes that previously required constant supervision. Many irrigation checking processes, irrigation openings and closings, etc, are streamlined.
4.Improved decision making
Continuous collection of data on soil conditions and garden status provides valuable information for making informed decisions. This allows for timely adjustments to irrigation and planning strategies.
5.Ease of monitoring and control
The ability to monitor and control the irrigation system from a remote location, through connected devices, provides convenience and flexibility to irrigation technicians, allowing them to intervene when necessary without being physically on site.
The successful integration of remote management through LoRa (RIVERSA) in the IESE irrigation system is an effective strategy to reduce water consumption and optimize water resource management. This implementation not only improves irrigation efficiency, but also provides a solid foundation for future innovations and improvements in asset management and resources in the institution.
This initiative's main objective is to improve efficiency in water use and automate irrigation control to reduce consumption and improve water resource management.
The remote irrigation project is based on a centralized control system that allows sustainable and rational management of water use, adapting perfectly to the needs of the center. The system allows to react to breakdowns, change irrigation settings and intervene at any time and place, from remote access available 24/7 hours of the day, every day of the year.
LoRa Technology (RIVERSA)
LoRa (from "long range") is a physical proprietary radio communication technique. It is based on spread spectrum modulation Techniques derived from chirp spread spectrum (CSS) technology.
RIVERSA equipments, based on LoRa, operate in frequency bands, which enables extensive coverage and robust
communication even in hard-to-reach areas.
The "SOLEM LoRa" (https://riversa.es/marca/riego-solem/) solution provides new communication technology based on LoRA radio that has, among others, the following points in favor for its justification:
- communications with greater coverage, range and resistance to obstacles between the base station and the programmers. All this with very low battery consumption, without the need to use repeater equipment that increases the installation cost and maintenance costs.
- Not having repeaters ensures direct and bidirectional communication between the base station and programmers, therefore, absence of breakdowns in the communication and lower maintenance costs.
- The SOLEM LoRA system allows remote management of irrigation and flow equipment, being expandable in a simple and economical way, through the use of devices capable of communicating with a web support (SOLEM CANOPY) that allows access to these autonomous devices from anywhere of the world in real time and 24 hours a day through a computer, a mobile phone such as a Smartphone, PDA Devices, Tablet, iPad, etc.
The implementation of LoRa (RIVERSA) in the IESE irrigation system is essential to enable accurate and efficient remote management. LoRa devices have been integrated with soil moisture sensors, flow meters and irrigation valves, allowing continuous data collection on soil conditions, humidity and garden water needs.
Previously, the irrigation system was organized in isolated areas and in a multitude of different controllers: battery-powered, electric, etc; all of them different brands and types. With the installation of the RIVERSA LoRa system, all elements work integrated and connected to a concentrator, so that they can be adjusted on a single platformcontrol. In this way, the project unifies and orders all irrigation areas and integrates them into a current and efficient remote management platform.
Benefits and Improvements:
1. Sustainability: optimization of water consumption
The adoption of remote management through "LoRa" caused a considerable reduction in the water consumption for irrigation. The capacity of remotely and accurately monitor soil conditions have allowed for more efficient and targeted irrigation application, minimizing water waste and optimizing the health of garden plants and trees. In addition, among the functions of the multiple humidity, rain and temperature sensors, the automation of irrigation control through previously established values.
This involves environmental improvements (savings of water and electricity), economic improvements (derived from water savings) and sensible savings (from maintenance tasks in irrigation).
2. Efficiency in irrigation management
Remote control capability and irrigation system automation allows instantaneous and accurate adjustments based on data specific to each area of the garden. This ensures optimal water distribution, improving plant health and maximizing performance.
3. Optimization of operating costs
Labor expenses are minimized by automating processes that previously required constant supervision. Many irrigation checking processes, irrigation openings and closings, etc, are streamlined.
4.Improved decision making
Continuous collection of data on soil conditions and garden status provides valuable information for making informed decisions. This allows for timely adjustments to irrigation and planning strategies.
5.Ease of monitoring and control
The ability to monitor and control the irrigation system from a remote location, through connected devices, provides convenience and flexibility to irrigation technicians, allowing them to intervene when necessary without being physically on site.
The successful integration of remote management through LoRa (RIVERSA) in the IESE irrigation system is an effective strategy to reduce water consumption and optimize water resource management. This implementation not only improves irrigation efficiency, but also provides a solid foundation for future innovations and improvements in asset management and resources in the institution.
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