Innovative Sensor Deployment Aids North Carolina Farmers Against Weather Extremes
Farmers in Eastern North Carolina are facing significant challenges due to extreme weather conditions, including flooding and increased soil salinity. To address these issues, researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State), East Carolina University (ECU), and SAS are collaborating on a pilot project. This initiative involves deploying affordable sensors that measure water depth, soil moisture, and salinity in real-time. The data collected will be integrated into a sophisticated IoT analytics environment powered by SAS Analytics for IoT. This system aims to provide farmers with timely insights to better prepare for flooding and manage soil salinity, ultimately protecting crops, livestock, and equipment. The project is currently being piloted in Hyde County, NC, and is expected to expand to other regions, offering significant benefits to the agricultural sector. 
