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    • Key Benefits & Features
      Crop Controller is designed to bring your crop strategy to life. In this article, you’ll learn how it works and how its core modules support you in autonomous greenhouse management. Crop Controller Modules With autonomous growing, you can…
    • Data inputs
      This article explains which data inputs are used for Crop Controller and how these are applied. Climate measurements, climate setpoints and installation measurements The algorithms use the climate measurements from the greenhouse to monitor the current state. Climate…
    • Radiation Forecast
      Radiation is a key factor in Crop Controller’s optimization of climate and irrigation. To achieve the most accurate results, greenhouse radiation measurements are combined with local meteorological forecast data. For lit crops, Crop Controller converts assimilation lighting into…
    • How does Crop Controller maintain robust irrigation setpoints
      This article explains how the Crop Controller Irrigation module ensures irrigation at all time and keeps the setpoints up to date. Creating Robust Setpoints The optimal irrigation schedule is translated into two key setpoints: Next to that, we…
    • 24h Target Temperature
      This article explains how the 24h Target Temperature is calculated in Crop Controller and how it is used to optimize temperature management in the greenhouse. What is the 24h Target Temperature? The 24h Target Temperature is the desired…
    • Temperature Optimizer
      This article explains how Crop Controller generates the optimal temperature profile. The goal of this algorithm is to learn feasible greenhouse temperatures from historical data and create an optimal temperature strategy that aligns with the grower’s objectives. Optimal…
    • Humidity Correction
      This article explains how the Humidity Correction algorithm in Crop Controller functions. It describes how the system regulates greenhouse humidity by adjusting window positions to maintain optimal growing conditions. Humidity Correction: A Two-Way Approach Humidity correction Crop Controller…
    • Screen Optimization
      This article explains how screen optimization functions within Crop Controller to enhance energy savings while maintaining an optimal greenhouse climate. How the Algorithm Works    The screen optimization module focuses on two key objectives: The module determines the best…
    • Setpoints for heating & ventilation
      This article explains how Crop Controller determines the optimal setpoints for heating and ventilation in your greenhouse. The algorithm is designed to learn which settings consistently deliver the desired climate conditions (based on past data) and then use…
    • Radiation bandwidth forecast
      This article outlines the forecast of radiation bandwidth. Accurately predicting the minimum and maximum expected radiation levels is essential for reliable and efficient irrigation control. How it works Irrigation control must be prepared to respond to unexpected shifts…
    • Water uptake prediction
      This article describes the importance of plant water uptake for irrigation and the use of water uptake prediction for the irrigation module Water balance Crop Controller retrieves measurements from the water supply, drain and substrate weight to calculate…
    • Background: Absolute Humidity, Relative Humidity, and Humidity Deficit
      Humidity is a critical factor in greenhouse management, affecting plant transpiration, disease risk, and climate control. But humidity can be measured and expressed in several ways, each offering different insights. This article explains the differences between absolute humidity,…
    • Plant water balance: uptake and transpiration
      This article describes the principle of plant water balance and the role of transpiration. Water balance The water balance plays a central role in optimizing plant health and productivity. It’s the balance between water uptake by the roots and water…
    • Understanding RTR: Ratio Temperature to Radiation
      This article describes the principle of Ratio Temperature to Radiation (RTR) and how it is applied in Crop Controller. What is RTR? RTR is the ratio of average air temperature in the greenhouse to total radiation sum (light…