Innovative system for the combined realization of Crops and Fish farming. Study of the Design and Automation aspects

The thesis discusses the emerging need for an Integrated vertical farm by examining issues related to food security, urban population growth, farmland shortages, “food miles”, and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The proposed system designed and developed an integrated system and method of multiple cultivation enslaved to farms and crops of algae and plants. In this thesis the work proceeded with the study of the existing models and implementation of a new design model with parameters. A mathematical model also has been developed with multiple calculations and simulations. The work continued with designing and development of automated system with micro controller along with sensors and actuators which can monitor and control the Garden Photo Bioreactor Fish (GPBF) system. The model developed based on the work which can show a significant outcome in the yield in both crop and fish farming.