REMOTE SENSING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

摘要

A radio-frequency enabled remote sensing device which can be deployed as a single device or a system of networked devices for gathering environmental data. The device is fully integrated and autonomous. The device operates using solar energy and is battery free due to power saving features of its control module and communications module. The device may operate in a sleep/wake cycle to further conserve power during low light conditions.

主权项

1. A fully integrated and autonomous remote sensing device comprising:
a. an environmentally secure body defining a transparent exterior surface and an interior space for housing; b. a device control module; c. a sensor module for gathering a plurality of environmental data; d. a battery-free power module comprising:
i. a pair of oppositely disposed solar panels for east-west orientation;ii. at least one super capacitor for power storage connected to said pair of oppositely disposed solar panels; and, e. a communication module for communicating said plurality of environmental data to a receiving station.