Design, development, and deployment of a sensor-based aquaculture automation system

Abstract

The aquaculture automation system (AcAS) is a user-friendly single-window unit. This allows end users to easily monitor and control the entire system through a built-in, customizable graphical user interface. AcAS was designed for simplicity, making it easy to con gure and use. This system was integrated with highly e cient industrial-grade environmental sensors (pH, conductivity, oxidation-reduction potential and dissolved oxygen) to ensure precise and error-free results in harsh environments. It can also store the user and system data in an attached memory device. It is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, LoRa/ZigBee, and 4G/5G modules for data transfer, making it compatible with modern communication technology. It was programmed to be farmer-friendly and helped farmers maintain optimal shrimp growth conditions by monitoring various parameters. AcAS takes corrective measures as required, and provides updates to farmers through a graphical display unit. Additionally, farmers can con gure devices to receive alerts regarding important eld parameters or alarm conditions. Therefore, AcAS enhances the e ciency and sustainability of aquaculture farming by enabling precise control of farming conditions and proactive management of aquaculture. HighlightsAcAS is a user-friendly unit that allows easy monitoring and control. It is integrated with industrial-grade environmental sensorsAcAS is equipped with communication modules for data transfer.It helps farmers maintain optimal shrimp growth conditions. Farmers can con gure devices to receive alerts.It enhances the e ciency and sustainability of aquaculture farming.