Integration of internet of things and sustainable vertical farming aquaponic systems | |
| Author | Tuladhar, Melina |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ICT-19-01 |
| Subject(s) | Internet of things--Social aspects Sustainable agriculture Urban agriculture |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Information and Communication Technology, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ICT-19-01 |
| Abstract | This study was conducted jointly by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and the Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT) Program, Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources (FAB), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). A smart vertical aquaponics system was developed, fabricated and evaluated for its efficacy and user-friendly. The living components of the vertical aquaponics system (fish, plants and microorganisms) were studied in-depth in order to evaluate and to optimize the suitable conditions for growth and productivity of the fish and plants. In addition, a smart system using Internet of Things (IoT) integrating sensors was designed to monitor and control the environmental parameters of the system. The system also provided a web application to track the system remotely using mobile devices. Moreover, the system provides a rectification unit consisting of actuators and SMS alert for abnormal critical parameters. Concurrently, the Raspberry Pi camera is utilized to automate image capture and detect the green pigment of the plant leaves. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ICT-19-01 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Dailey, Matthew N.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Attaphongse Taparugssanagorn;Anal, Anil Kumar;Shrestha, Surendra Man; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | His Majesty the King’s Scholarship (Thailand); |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2019 |