Cloud-based platforms for monitoring and managing climate-smart urban farming systems
Marieke van Daalen, Joris Meijer, Lisanne Koopmans
International Journal of Cloud Computing and Database Management
Urban Farm DB summary
This review examined the evolution, applications, and benefits of cloud-based platforms in climate-smart urban agriculture systems, synthesizing pre-2024 literature. It demonstrated how cloud-enabled monitoring supports energy optimization, adaptive climate control, greenhouse gas mitigation, and early stress detection in plants. The article also discussed data interoperability issues, cybersecurity concerns, and adoption barriers in low-resource settings. Findings suggest that cloud-integrated platforms enhance decision accuracy, promote sustainable water management, and strengthen resilience to climate variability.