Aquaponics: Data Collection and Monitoring for System Health

Abstract

Global climate change and population growth, as well as social, environmental and economic challenges drive the need for alternative and sustainable food production methods. Aquaponics is one type of alternative farming that combines Aquaculture and Hydroponics. In an Aquaponics system it is important to closely monitor water quality to ensure output as well as the heath of the living organism. This project creates a sensor system for use in Aquaponics that monitors pH, Dissolved Oxygen, and Water Temperature.