GMpi

GMpi monitors environmental conditions in growth chambers, greenhouses, and similar facilities to enable precise tracking of temperature, humidity, and light for controlled-environment experiments.

Key Features:

• Automated Monitoring: GMpi schedules and records periodic sensor readings and time-stamped photographs using connected environmental sensors and a camera.
• Real-time Alerts: The system sends alerts when monitored parameters deviate from predefined ranges.
• Data Logging: Continuous recording of environmental parameters creates time-series datasets for experimental record keeping and analysis.
• Sensor and Camera Integration: Integrates a Raspberry Pi with environmental sensors and an integrated camera to capture measurements and images.
• Software Automation (GMPi_Pack): GMPi_Pack automates sensor polling, photography, and alert management.
• Flexibility and Scalability: Hardware and software allow customization and expansion to accommodate different experimental setups.

Scientific Applications:

• Controlled-environment experimentation: Continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity, and light supports management of growth chambers and greenhouses used for plant and other organismal experiments.
• Experimental reproducibility: Time-series environmental data and photographic records support reproducibility and validation of experiments that require precise environmental control.

Methodology:

Integration of a Raspberry Pi with environmental sensors and a camera, with GMPi_Pack automating sensor readings, photography, and alert generation.