AQuaRIUSV: Aquatic Quality Real-Time Information Using Surface Vehicle For Coastal Waters

The objective of this study is to develop an automated surface vehicle prototype called AQuaRIUSV (Aquatic Quality Real-Time Information Using Surface Vehicle) designed to monitor water quality in marine ecosystems. The sensor being utilized by the prototype consists of pH, turbidity, and TDS sensors measuring key water quality parameters in real time. The system consists of a pH, turbidity, and TDS sensor; an Arduino Uno R4 Wi-Fi microcontroller for data processing and control; a Neo-6M GPS module for location tracking; an L298N motor driver operating dual DC motors for movement; SG90 micro servo motors for steering; and an ultrasonic sensor for obstacle detection. Monitoring was enabled by Blynk through an IoT dashboard. Performance was evaluated for accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Results show effective real-time monitoring via the IoT platform. The study concludes that AQuaRIUSV is a reliable, efficient, and sustainable system for continuous marine water quality monitoring.