Integrating machine learning paradigms and mixed-integer model predictive control for irrigation scheduling

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08715v1
• Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:38:44 GMT
• Title: Integrating machine learning paradigms and mixed-integer model predictive control for irrigation scheduling
• Authors: Bernard T. Agyeman, Mohamed Naouri, Willemijn Appels, Jinfeng Liu (University of Alberta), Sirish L. Shah
• Abstract summary: Agricultural sector faces significant challenges in water resource conservation and crop yield optimization. Traditional irrigation scheduling methods often prove inadequate in meeting the needs of large-scale irrigation systems. This paper proposes a predictive irrigation scheduler that leverages the three paradigms of machine learning to optimize irrigation schedules.
• Score: 0.20999222360659603
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: The agricultural sector currently faces significant challenges in water resource conservation and crop yield optimization, primarily due to concerns over freshwater scarcity. Traditional irrigation scheduling methods often prove inadequate in meeting the needs of large-scale irrigation systems. To address this issue, this paper proposes a predictive irrigation scheduler that leverages the three paradigms of machine learning to optimize irrigation schedules. The proposed scheduler employs the k-means clustering approach to divide the field into distinct irrigation management zones based on soil hydraulic parameters and topology information. Furthermore, a long short-term memory network is employed to develop dynamic models for each management zone, enabling accurate predictions of soil moisture dynamics. Formulated as a mixed-integer model predictive control problem, the scheduler aims to maximize water uptake while minimizing overall water consumption and irrigation costs. To tackle the mixed-integer optimization challenge, the proximal policy optimization algorithm is utilized to train a reinforcement learning agent responsible for making daily irrigation decisions. To evaluate the performance of the proposed scheduler, a 26.4-hectare field in Lethbridge, Canada, was chosen as a case study for the 2015 and 2022 growing seasons. The results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed scheduler compared to a traditional irrigation scheduling method in terms of water use efficiency and crop yield improvement for both growing seasons. Notably, the proposed scheduler achieved water savings ranging from 6.4% to 22.8%, along with yield increases ranging from 2.3% to 4.3%.

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