Department - Author 1
Computer Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Computer Engineering
Date
6-2014
Primary Advisor
Bridget Benson
Abstract/Summary
The goal is to determine if low-cost UV LEDs can mitigate marine biofouling on small glass or acrylic camera lenses. A microprocessor-controlled experimental setup to control the illumination of low-cost UV LEDs of various wavelength and packaging was fashioned. The system consists of a programmed microcontroller, a manufactured LED breakout interface, and a submergible UV LED array enclosed in a borosilicate glass tube. A preliminary qualitative assessment of four different UV LEDs was conducted during a three-week deployment of the experimental setup in the raw seawater system at the Cal Poly Center for Costal and Marine Sciences in Avila Beach, California. Although some evidence from testing suggests that UV LEDS can mitigate biofouling, a longer qualitative test and an additional quantitative test would have to be conducted for conclusive findings.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cpesp/146
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