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A new algorithm, adaptive Cauchy variant butterfly optimization algorithm (ACBOA), enhances soil moisture wireless sensor networks (SMWSNs) for precision irrigation. ACBOA significantly improves network coverage, maximizing farm monitoring efficiency and crop yield.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Wireless Sensor Networks

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  • Soil moisture wireless sensor networks (SMWSNs) are crucial for precision farm irrigation, monitoring soil conditions to optimize crop yield.
  • A key challenge in SMWSNs is maximizing network coverage while minimizing the number of sensor nodes.
  • Effective monitoring of soil moisture is vital for efficient water management and increased agricultural productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel algorithm for optimizing the coverage of Soil Moisture Wireless Sensor Networks (SMWSNs).
  • To enhance the performance of SMWSNs by improving network coverage and quality of service.
  • To introduce an adaptive Cauchy variant butterfly optimization algorithm (ACBOA) for superior network optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Designed an adaptive Cauchy variant butterfly optimization algorithm (ACBOA) with enhanced global and local search capabilities.
  • Developed a new coverage optimization model for SMWSNs integrating node coverage and network quality of service.
  • Compared ACBOA against Butterfly Optimization Algorithm (BOA), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Fruit Fly Optimization (FOA), and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO).

Main Results:

  • The ACBOA demonstrated significant improvements in SMWSN coverage rates compared to other algorithms.
  • Optimized coverage rates showed increases of 9.09% (vs. BOA), 13.78% (vs. ABC), 2.57% (vs. FOA), and 11.11% (vs. PSO).
  • The proposed ACBOA effectively balances node coverage and network quality of service for precision agriculture.

Conclusions:

  • The adaptive Cauchy variant butterfly optimization algorithm (ACBOA) is a highly effective method for optimizing SMWSN coverage.
  • ACBOA offers a substantial advancement in maximizing monitoring area and efficiency for precision irrigation.
  • This research contributes to more efficient water resource management and increased crop yields through improved sensor network performance.