Intelligent Nestbox
Bhandari, Dibas (2017)
Bhandari, Dibas
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201704064350
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201704064350
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The aim of this project was to develop a simple prototype of the nestbox with different sensors and camera which could gather the information from the physical environment of the nestbox, help to monitor every activity of the bird inside it and provide the information to the user in simple and systematic way.
The system consisted of the Temperature Sensor “TMP36”, Humidity Sensor “DHT22” and Air Quality sensor “MQ135”. In addition, Infrared Sensor “IR Sensor Module” was used and Camera is connected to the system which was interfaced with the LabVIEW.
Each sensor used, reads the physical signals around the nestbox and gives Analog or Digital Output which is processed by the Microcontroller. The camera installed can track down the feeding, breeding, hibernating, parental care, sibling competition, as well as other activities of the bird. All this information is then displayed on the computer screen with the help of LabVIEW.
The prime goal of the project was achieved successfully. However, there are few problems with the efficiency of the components which can be corrected. Furthermore, various addi-tional features as well as improvements regarding the scientific study of the bird’s habitat can be added to this project to make it even smarter. Still, the present status of the project can be used as foundation tool for the forthcoming development.
The system consisted of the Temperature Sensor “TMP36”, Humidity Sensor “DHT22” and Air Quality sensor “MQ135”. In addition, Infrared Sensor “IR Sensor Module” was used and Camera is connected to the system which was interfaced with the LabVIEW.
Each sensor used, reads the physical signals around the nestbox and gives Analog or Digital Output which is processed by the Microcontroller. The camera installed can track down the feeding, breeding, hibernating, parental care, sibling competition, as well as other activities of the bird. All this information is then displayed on the computer screen with the help of LabVIEW.
The prime goal of the project was achieved successfully. However, there are few problems with the efficiency of the components which can be corrected. Furthermore, various addi-tional features as well as improvements regarding the scientific study of the bird’s habitat can be added to this project to make it even smarter. Still, the present status of the project can be used as foundation tool for the forthcoming development.