1. SmartGrids and M2M Lew Roth VP Business Development Partners 1993

2. Nothing grows without water or Congress!

3. Applying M2M Solutions to Agriculture Problem Application Technologies Success Stories Incentives Wireless Climate Solutions for Greenhouses and Farms

4. Growers Need Climate Solutions Leaf Curl and Desiccation greenhouse temperatures and light levels are high Leaf Distortions dramatic temperature and humidity changes Powdery Mildew on Lilac Leaves warm moist conditions Deterioration insufficient humidity Cracking insufficient humidity or high temperature & light Splitting insufficient humidity or high temperature & light Deformation insufficient humidity or high temperature & light

5. Where? Research Commercial Greenhouses Open Field Production

6. Concerns with Climate Solutions R&D Greenhouses –Wiring, installation, and experimental flexibility –Data aggregation and collection –Sensor availability, resolution, sensitivity and durability Commercial Greenhouses –All of the above –Labor costs –Energy, water and chemical usage Open Field –Wiring, energy availability in fields, infrastructure costs –Available water, run-off concerns –In-field PC systems and maintenance –System ease of use and reliability

7. Wireless Climate Solutions for Greenhouses and Farms In Field Wireless Mesh - Self Healing Network Low Power Sense & Control Nodes Mobile Technology Product as a Service (Remote Mgmt.)

8. Primary In-Field Components Cellular M2M Central Data Aggregation –GSM –Solar or battery powered –High resolution data collection Wireless Sensor Nodes –Can be installed where you want –Solar or battery powered Mix and Match Sensors Temp, Humidity, Solar Radiation, Soil Humidity, Soil Temperature, Soil Conductivity… –Local sensor wiring only 8

9. Example Network Setup Zone5Zone4 Zone3 Zone2 Zone1 0 1 2 Main Gateway 101 Relay/Control Node 3 5 4 8 79 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 Legend: Main Gateway Sensor Node Relay/Control Node (Actuator) Data Transfer Link Neighborhood Link 102 Relay/Control Node

10. Control environmental systems Irrigation (solenoid valves, pumps) Heating Vents Misting Fans Heat & shade curtains Cooling pads Lighting

11. Remote Monitoring and Control Web Services –Remote data collection and set points –Authenticated accounts –Browser based configuration, monitoring and set points Mobile –Mobile phone application for Java (J2ME) –Setup, Monitoring and Alerts –Same as Web T t !

12. 12 100’s of Success Stories “The solution has allowed us to observe the increase in humidity in specific areas of the greenhouse, enabling us to take precautions against the formation of mildew, a highly dangerous disease for tomatoes. Were it not for the early diagnosis, and early precautions being taken, one third of the greenhouse could have been exposed to the infection in 10 hours, ultimately resulting in the loss of the entire crop. We are able to prevent diseases by instantaneously monitoring the increase in temperature and humidity.“ Para Magazine, October 5th 2008

13. Precise Agriculture is Possible Now M2M technology and operational models are ready and deployed Intrinsic Incentives and Benefits –Measures Conditions Experienced by the Crop –Saves Water –Reduces Chemical Use and Runoff –Increases Yield + Protects Against Loss External Incentives would also be Great –Government –Crop Insurers