Agroforestry is an umbrella term used to describe land-use systems and technologies where trees are
used on the same land management unit as agricultural crops.
Through the usage of geodesic dome greenhouses, the carbon dioxide levels can be monitored
throughout the entire structure and so being able to measure the usage of the carbon dioxide from the
trees by the agricultural crops. A carbon dioxide controller is what is used to monitor and maintain the
minimum and maximum carbon dioxide levels in the monitored area.
Monitoring carbon dioxide levels
The structure of the dome has sensors that are able to detect the level of carbon dioxide and are called
Infrared Gas Analysers (IRGA).
IRGAs measure the concentration of carbon dioxide
Advantages
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The domes are able to acquire a lot of sunlight due to their somewhat obscure shape, thus
allowing it to be a collector of solar power since the panels used to build the dome can be solar
panels
The building of the domes requires less material, thus meaning it is more sustainable and ecofriendly
The sensors reduce the usage of proxies and so reducing the exposure of environments with a
lot of carbon dioxide to humans.
Disadvantages
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Geodesic dome greenhouses are not suitable for some climatic regions, such that are harsh, like
areas of very high winds.