7 A school in a cold country would like to grow tropical fruit. They want to use a computer
controlled greenhouse for this purpose.
(a) Name three sensors that they would need to use to measure the soil and growing
conditions.
i said
temperature sensor
light sensor
humidity sensor
my questions are
(b) Describe how three output devices would be used to control the growing conditions.
1 motor for shutting window - light sensor
2 water sprinkler - moisture sensor (notice that it does not have to be corresponding with the ans in part a)
3 air conditioner - temperature sensor
(c) Describe the computer processing which would be required to maintain the necessary
growing conditions.
Conditional :
- Microprocessor constantly monitors the analogue signal.
- Analogue signal is compared with preset value at real time.
Any three will do:
- If temperature is higher than preset value, turn on the fan.
- If temperature is higher than preset value, turn on the air conditioner.
- If temperature is lower than preset value, turn off the air conditioner.
- If light intensity is higher than preset value, shut the window.
- If light intensity is lower than preset value, open the window.
- If moisture level is higher than preset value, turn on the water sprinkler.
- If moisture level is lower than preset value, turn off the water sprinkler.