Abstract
Water is a quintessential element for the survival of mankind. Its variety of uses means that it is always in a constant state of demand. The supply of water most primarily comes from large reservoirs of water such as lakes, streams, and the ocean itself. As such, it is good practice to monitor its quality to ensure it is fit for human consumption. Current water quality monitoring is often carried out in traditional labs but is time consuming and prone to inaccuracies. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing an Arduino-based sensor system for water quality monitoring. A simple prototype consisting of a microcontroller and multiple attached sensors was employed to conduct weekly onsite tests at multiple daily intervals. It was found that the system works reliably but is reliant on human assistance and prone to data inaccuracies. The system however, provides a solid foundation for future expansion works of the same category to elevate the system to being Internet of Things (IoT) friendly.
Highlights
The Internet of Things, otherwise known as IoT in the simplest sense, refers to the concept of connecting physical devices, machines, software, and objects to the Internet [1].In a broader sense, it is a dynamic and global network infrastructure, in which intelligent objects and entities are used in conjunction with actuators, electronics, sensors, software and connectivity to enhance connection, collection and data exchange [2]
IoT integration into manufacturing operations have been repeatedly emphasized by governments using the term Industrial IoT (IIoT) to produce fully intelligent, connected and autonomous manufacturing plants
The main objectives of the study are to develop Internet of Things (IoT) systems, consisting of multiple sensors, communication link, storage and processing capabilities, energy for powering the device, etc., in order to monitor water quality of rivers/streams and to identify the causes and factors contributing to water quality issues around the vicinity if any
Summary
The Internet of Things, otherwise known as IoT in the simplest sense, refers to the concept of connecting physical devices, machines, software, and objects to the Internet [1]. It is a dynamic and global network infrastructure, in which intelligent objects and entities are used in conjunction with actuators, electronics, sensors, software and connectivity to enhance connection, collection and data exchange [2]. This type of network generally has a large number of nodes that interact with the environment and exchange data, whilst reacting to events or triggering actions to exert control or change upon the physical world.
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