Development of a low-cost winch-controlled probe to generate temperature profiles of aquatic environments
Oceans and lakes represent aquatic habitats harbouring numerous scientific mysteries and crucial ecological data. Temperature profiles within these water bodies play fundamental roles in understanding their dynamic nature and environmental changes. This research focuses on the development of a winch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2024-01-01
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| Series: | MATEC Web of Conferences |
| Online Access: | https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2024/18/matecconf_rapdasa2024_04001.pdf |
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| Summary: | Oceans and lakes represent aquatic habitats harbouring numerous scientific mysteries and crucial ecological data. Temperature profiles within these water bodies play fundamental roles in understanding their dynamic nature and environmental changes. This research focuses on the development of a winch-controlled temperature probe system integrated on an autonomous boat, with sensors, microcontrollers, safety mechanisms and navigation. Testing showcased the system's capability to acquire temperature profiles in relatively shallow waters while compensating for heaving motions. The results obtained from the experiments confirm overall system development, highlighting the dynamic thermal distribution within the lake environment and understanding the underlying factors driving these fluctuations. |
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| ISSN: | 2261-236X |