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标题：Developing an aquaponics system to learn sustainability and social compromise skills
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作者：Abel José Duarte ; Benedita Malheiro ; Cristina Castro Ribeiro 等
期刊名称：Journal of Technology and Science Education
电子版ISSN：2013-6374
出版年度：2016
卷号：5
期号：4
页码：235-253
DOI：10.3926/jotse.205
出版社：Journal of Technology and Science Education
摘要：The goal of this project, one of the proposals of the EPS&64;ISEP Spring 2014, was to develop an Aquaponics System. Over recent years Aquaponics systems have received increased attention since they contribute to reduce the strain on resources within 1&60;sup&62;st&60;/sup&62; and 3&60;sup&62;rd&60;/sup&62; world countries. Aquaponics is the combination of Hydroponics and Aquaculture and mimics a natural environment in order to successfully apply and enhance the understanding of natural cycles within an indoor process. Using this knowledge of natural cycles, it was possible to create a system with capabilities similar to that of a natural environment with the support of electronics, enhancing the overall efficiency of the system. The multinational team involved in the development of this system was composed of five students from five countries and fields of study. This paper describes their solution, involving the overall design, the technology involved and the benefits it can bring to the current market. The team was able to design and render the Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of the prototype, assemble all components, successfully test the electronics and comply with the budget. Furthermore, the designed solution was supported by a product sustainability study and included a specific marketing plan. Last but not least, the students involved in this project obtained new multidisciplinary knowledge and improved their sustainable development, social compromise, team work and cross-cultural communication skills.