Zaina, S M; Fadli, F and Hosseini, S M (2022) Evaluation of smart irrigation systems in hot-arid climates for green roofs and walls: Case of doha, qatar. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 11(2), pp. 346-367. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: The study aims to develop recommendations for optimal Internet of things (IoT) based solutions for a smart precision irrigation automation platform using morphological thinking (MT). The smart irrigation system (SIS) can be applied for green roof and green wall (GRGW) design by studying the relationships and configurations that will be analyzed, listed and synthesized, representing “solutions spaces” and their possibilities. Design/methodology/approach: The research examines studying various cases of SIS; and assessing and analyzing the identified case studies through a decision support system (DSS) considering several factors regarding IoT, plant characteristics, monitoring, irrigation system and schedule, climate, cost and sensors used. Findings: To develop recommendations for optimal IoT-based solutions for a smart precision irrigation automation platform. Originality/value: The research paper analyzes and proposes a simultaneous solution to two conflicting problems. On the one hand, the paper proposes to apply greening of walls and roofs in hot arid regions, which will achieve greater environmental comfort. However, this is extremely difficult to implement in hot arid regions, since there is an objective problem – a lack of water. At the same time, the paper proposes the most rational approaches to organizing an irrigation system with the lowest water consumption and the highest efficiency for landscaping. Accordingly, this paper focuses on evaluating different types of SIS about the hot-arid climate in Qatar. The study aims to develop recommendations for optimal IoT-based solutions for a smart precision irrigation automation platform, which can be applied for green wall and roof design.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | decision support system; green roof and green wall; internet of things; morphological thinking; smart irrigation system; systematic literature review |
| Index terms: | methodology, efficiency, decision support, irrigation systems, case study, research paper, green roofs and wall, arid regions, configuration, comfort, Doha, internet, green roof, water consumption, platform, Qatar, monitoring, greening, roof, systematic literature review, automation |
| Subjects: | systems engineering, control systems, data collection methods, digital design, automation and robotics, research methods, research evaluation and metrics, performance management, occupational health and safety management, Geography, decision analysis, research dissemination and communication, sustainable design, computing systems, environmental engineering, design practice, physical geography and landforms, environmental resource management |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Information Management, Risk Management, Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Sustainability, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Site Management, Quality Management, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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