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Digital Twin Prototype in Unity 3D: Real-Time Greenhouse Monitoring and Control

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3 30 Eylül 2025
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Digital Twin Prototype in Unity 3D: Real-Time Greenhouse Monitoring and Control

Abstract

The increasing global population, combined with the impacts of climate change and global warming, has made the production of high-quality agricultural products at lower costs a critical necessity. Addressing these challenges requires leveraging emerging technologies. This study presents a prototype system that integrates digital twin technology into greenhouse farming. A physical greenhouse was equipped with a Raspberry Pi and various environmental sensors to collect real-time data. This data is visualized and managed through a Unity 3D-based digital twin, enabling automated control via rule-based decision logic. Monitored parameters include temperature, humidity, light intensity, and soil moisture, which dynamically trigger irrigation, ventilation, and lighting mechanisms. The system was tested over a seven-day period under different lighting scenarios. Results showed consistent system performance, demonstrating its viability for educational use and small-scale agricultural applications. Furthermore, the flexible architecture of the system suggests potential for future extension toward predictive modeling and adaptive control strategies.

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Destekleyen Kurum

TÜBİTAK

Teşekkür

Bu çalışma, TÜBİTAK 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı kapsamında desteklenmiştir.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Bilgisayar Yazılımı , Elektronik Algılayıcılar , Gömülü Sistemler

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

30 Eylül 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

19 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

8 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

IEEE
[1]S. Bal, K. N. Akpınar, A. Yayla, Y. M. Özcan, ve O. Ayçiçek, “Digital Twin Prototype in Unity 3D: Real-Time Greenhouse Monitoring and Control”, DÜMF MD, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 625–632, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.24012/dumf.1702307.
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