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MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 406, 2024
2024 RAPDASA-RobMech-PRASA-AMI Conference: Unlocking Advanced Manufacturing - The 25th Annual International RAPDASA Conference, joined by RobMech, PRASA and AMI, hosted by Stellenbosch University and Nelson Mandela University
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| Article Number | 04001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 10 | |
| Section | Robotics and Mechatronics | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202440604001 | |
| Published online | 09 December 2024 | |
Development of a low-cost winch-controlled probe to generate temperature profiles of aquatic environments
1 Department of Mechatronics, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, jasonqiuwu@gmail.com, theo.vanniekerk@mandela.ac.za
2 eNtsa, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, andrew.young@mandela.ac.za
* Corresponding author: jasonqiuwu@gmail.com
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.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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