Smart Aquaponics Design Using Internet of Things Technology

Abstract

Smart Aquaponic is a system of planting plants and maintaining fish in one container with integrated Internet of Things technology. Aquaponic is the process by which plants utilize nutrients derived from fish feces which, if left in the pond, will become toxic to the fish. Plants function as a filter of vegetation which will break down these toxic substances into substances that are not harmful to fish. Plants also supply oxygen to the water used to maintain fish. With this cycle there will be a mutually beneficial cycle between plants and fish. This system is very profitable, because the land used will not be too large. The purpose of this study was to develop a smart aquaponic system using Internet of Things technology. In this system aquaponics are equipped with sensors that function as monitors and actuators. Actuators can be controlled by users using smart phones. Sensor monitoring can be observed by users using smart phones. The method used in this study uses the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) with the waterfall system development method and Object Oriented Development (OOD) method. Stages in this study includes problem identification, preliminary planning and design, piloting and implementation. Conclusion: This smart aquaponics design is ready to be implemented in small scale trials.