Adaptive Structural Design of River Monitoring Systems: Enhancing Environmental Monitoring Capabilities and Sustainability

Wayne Woo Yao Wen Wayne Woo; Lit Ken Tan; Yutaka Asako; Kok Yee Lai; Yu Feng Tan; Zun Liang Chuan; Yee Siang Gan; Shahirah Abu Bakar; Muhammad Thalhah Zainal; Muhammad  Idris; Liang Jun Wee; Wei Ern Cheah; Zuo How Liang

doi:10.37934/sijcse.2.1.118a

Authors

Wayne Woo Yao Wen Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Tan Lit Ken Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Yutaka Asako Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Lai Kok Yee Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Yu Feng Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Chuan Zun Liang Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Gan Yee Siang School of Architecture, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan R.O.C
Shahirah Abu Bakar Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Muhammad Thalhah Zainal Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Muhammad Idris Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Andalas
Wee Liang Jun Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Cheah Wei Ern Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Liang Zuo How Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/sijcse.2.1.118a

Keywords:

River Monitoring Systems, Structural Design, Environmental

Abstract

The accelerating degradation of river ecosystems due to pollution necessitates the innovation of River Monitoring Systems (RMS) to protect these critical waterways. This research presents a novel design for adaptive RMS camera structures, aimed at enhancing monitoring capabilities and addressing the limitations of current systems. Highlighting the essential role rivers play in sustaining biodiversity, our study underscores the severe consequences of pollution, as exemplified by the deteriorating condition of Malaysia’s Klang River. We identify the need for a flexible RMS structure to overcome challenges such as excessive weight, corrosion susceptibility, and maintenance difficulties. Our methodology integrates advanced 3D Drawing Software for structural design, Fusion 360 for weight analysis, and a combination of manual calculations and simulations for vibration analysis. The findings reveal that Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) are the optimal material choice, offering an excellent balance of performance and cost-efficiency. This research successfully develops a structurally sound, user-friendly, and dynamically stable RMS camera structure, significantly advancing environmental monitoring practices. The study's contributions provide a foundation for future innovations in adaptive structural design, with broad implications for safeguarding river ecosystems worldwide.