Abstract:
In this research, a preliminary prototype of underwater data acquisition tool was
studied. Commercially available instruments that measure water temperature and
other parameters usually needed large amount of data which lead to inflexible
experiments and expensive. The objective of this research has lead to the development
of three preliminary designs, in which the characteristics of the prototype were
determined. All the designs were virtually drawn into autographic drawing in
AutoCAD and 3D drawing in SolidWorks. The characteristics of the best and suitable
design were determined using pairwise comparison chart (PCC) method and
morphological chart method. The actual prototype was built after the best and suitable
design was determined. In order to determine the efficiency of underwater storage
measurement, the prototype tested in two conditions: the inlet does not have a nonreturn
valve installed and the inlet has a non-return valve installed. Finally,
development of data acquisition tool had done to fulfill its task to record seawater
temperature. This research can prove that the prototype and design is highly efficient
for underwater storage measurement in preliminary which can lead to development of
new instruments for underwater data acquisition tool in future.
