An Open-Source and Low-Cost Monitoring System for Precision Enology

Abstract

Abstract:Winemaking is a dynamic process, where microbiological and chemical effects may strongly differentiate products from the same vineyard and even between wine vats. This high variability means an increase in work in terms of control and process management. The winemaking process therefore requires a site-specific approach in order to optimize cellar practices and quality management, suggesting a new concept of winemaking, identified as Precision Enology. The Institute of Biometeorology of the Italian National Research Council has developed a wireless monitoring system, consisting of a series of nodes integrated in barrel bungs with sensors for the measurement of wine physical and chemical parameters in the barrel. This paper describes an open-source evolution of the preliminary prototype, using Arduino-based technology. Results have shown good performance in terms of data transmission and accuracy, minimal size and power consumption. The system has been designed to create a low-cost product, which allows a remote and real-time control of wine evolution in each barrel, minimizing costs and time for

Brief Communication: A low cost Arduino®-based wire extensometer for earth flow monitoring

“…We chose the Arduino board because it has been successfully used for the development of monitoring systems for different applications (e.g. Bitella et al, 2014;Di Gennaro et al, 2014;Lockridge et al, 2016). The system integrates a power unit, a datalogger, and an operating temperature sensor, has a very low cost (~200€), is configurable with different measurement ranges and accuracy, and has the potential to work with additional sensors.…”