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In Situ Measurements of Oxygen Reduction Potential Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

In Situ Measurements of Oxygen Reduction Potential Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Tyler D. Young, a student at the University of Arkansas, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Agricultural Systems Technology Management, has been conducting research under the guidance of Dr. Cengiz Koparan from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering and Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology. In his Spring 2024 semester of research, Tyler has developed an innovative approach to water quality monitoring using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with an Atlas Oxygen Reduction Potential (ORP) sensor. This research has the potential to transform environmental management practices and pave the way for more efficient and cost-effective water quality monitoring techniques. Tyler plans to attend the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) conference this summer, where he will participate in the Beginner Division of the Robotics Student Design Competition, before pursuing his Master’s degree in Biological Engineering at the University of Arkansas, where he will further build on this research, thanks to the support and guidance of his mentor, Dr. Koparan.