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

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An aquaculture automation system (AcAS) is a user-friendly single-window unit. This allows end users to monitor and control the entire system easily through a built-in, customizable graphical user interface. AcAS was designed for simplicity, making it easy to configure and use. This system was integrated with highly efficient 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 user and system data in an built-in 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 technologies. The program 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. Farmers can also configure devices to receive alerts for important field parameters or alarm conditions. Therefore, AcAS enhances the efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture farming by enabling precise control of farming conditions and proactive management of aquaculture.

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  2. Anish Sathyan, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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• AcAS is a user-friendly unit that allows easy monitoring and control.

• It is integrated with industrial-grade environmental sensors.

• The AcAS was equipped with communication modules for data transfer.

• This helps farmers to maintain optimal shrimp growth conditions.

• This enhances the efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture.

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Sasikumar, R., Lourdu Lincy, L., Sathyan, A. et al. Design, development, and deployment of a sensor-based aquaculture automation system. Aquacult Int (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-024-01472-w

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