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Patrick Jumper
Jenna Smith
AGJR 407
April 29, 2004
Conserving Water for Our Future…
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ObjectivesObjectives• Develop sensor based
on water usage• Utilize technology to
implement system• Create accessible
online plant/crop database
• Target homeowners, farmers, and commercial businesses
• Design cost effective water conservation tool
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Product DesignProduct Design
• Low cost• Low sensitivity• Low power
requirement • Active moisture
sensor• Durable• Easy installation
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Product DesignProduct Design
• Main adapter Residential Commercial Agricultural
• In-ground sensor 20 foot radius 8 inch depth
• Control sensor Plug-in Solar Battery-operated
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Product DatabaseProduct Database• Online searchable
plant/crop database Plant name Geographic
location Soil type Water usage
number
• Locate water usage number cm in
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Why HWhy H22Ometer?Ometer?
• 800 homes in Weslaco, Texas 43 to 59 percent
over-watered Savings of 69 to 95
acre-feet water
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Why HWhy H22Ometer?Ometer?
• Water for West Texans Program El Paso saved 7.5
million gallons/day Utilized low-water
landscapes
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Why HWhy H22Ometer Database?Ometer Database?
• Sugarcane replaced by corn Saved 53,425
acre-feet/year $1.1 million in
savings
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Why HWhy H22Ometer Database?Ometer Database?
• Woolly Butterfly Bush .04 gallons/day
• Crape myrtle .21 gallons/day
vs.
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AvailabilityAvailability
• Hardware stores• Lawn and Gardens• Wal-Mart• Tractor Supply• Co-ops• Feed stores
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CostCost
• Main adapter $10 to $25
• In-ground sensor $4.99 each 4 at $15.99 20 at $74.99
• Control sensor Plug-in - $20 Solar - $25 Battery-operated - $15
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SummarySummary
• Aids in water conservation
• Increases crop yields• Develops proper
landscape• Safe for environment• Cost-effective for long
term monitoring• Ensures world for children
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