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@article{170629,
        author = {Raghav Somani and Abhishek shrivastava and Rushabh Wagh and Dr.Y.M.Sonkhaskar},
        title = {Underwater Drone for Safety and Exploration of Aquatic Life},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {479-483},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170629},
        abstract = {Water quality is a crucial parameter for maintaining ecological balance, ensuring public health, and supporting industrial operations. pH level, as a fundamental indicator of water chemistry, plays a vital role in detecting contamination, evaluating ecosystem health, and guiding regulatory compliance. Traditional methods of pH level assessment often involve manual sampling followed by laboratory analysis, a process that is both time-consuming and limited in its ability to provide real-time, comprehensive data. To address these limitations, this project focuses on the development of an autonomous underwater drone designed to facilitate efficient, cost-effective, and real-time pH monitoring of various water bodies. This thesis outlines the comprehensive design, development, and testing phases of an underwater drone equipped with integrated pH sensors, data logging, and wireless communication systems. The primary objective is to create a deployable solution capable of collecting pH data with high accuracy and transmitting it for immediate analysis. The drone leverages modern robotics and sensor technology to navigate aquatic environments autonomously, reaching areas that are challenging for manual testing. The development process encompassed several key components, including mechanical design for waterproofing and pressure resistance, selection and calibration of sensitive pH sensors, and the implementation of a microcontroller-based control system. The methodology involved building a robust structure to withstand various depths, integrating power-efficient propulsion systems, and ensuring seamless data transmission through either acoustic signals or wireless communication adapted for underwater use. Field testing was conducted in controlled and natural water environments to validate the drone’s performance. The drone demonstrated consistent and reliable data collection, successfully navigating and transmitting real-time pH levels. Results indicated a strong correlation between data obtained from the drone and conventional laboratory methods, confirming its accuracy and reliability. Performance analysis also highlighted metrics such as battery life, sensor stability, and resistance to water pressure, establishing the drone's feasibility for continuous use. Despite its successful deployment, challenges such as signal attenuation in deeper waters and occasional calibration drift were noted. These findings led to iterative improvements, including enhanced sensor calibration protocols and the exploration of alternative communication methods to bolster data transmission reliability. Here's an extended introduction section draft for your thesis on an underwater drone for pH level testing. This section will cover various subtopics to fill a 5-10 page introduction. 10},
        keywords = {},
        month = {December},
        }