Michael E. Hodgson
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Michael E. Hodgson is a leading innovator in the field of environmental sensing and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), with a primary focus on developing low-cost, lightweight instrumentation for aquatic monitoring. His major contributions center on the design and deployment of miniaturized fluorometers for chlorophyll detection, enabling intelligent, real-time water sampling from small UAS platforms. In his 2022 paper on a "Chlorophyll Fluorometer for Intelligent Water Sampling by a Small Uncrewed Aircraft System," Hodgson engineered a waterproof, 1.3 kg device operating at just ~1.1 W, capable of triggering autonomous water collection—a breakthrough that has garnered 8 citations for its practical utility in environmental research. Complementing this, his work on "Fluorometer Control and Readout Using an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Board" (7 citations) demonstrates his expertise in integrating low-power microcontrollers with built-in sensors for robust data processing and communication via the Robot Operating System. Hodgson’s achievements lie in bridging engineering and ecology, creating accessible tools that empower researchers to monitor harmful algal blooms and water quality with unprecedented efficiency. His work is notable for its emphasis on open-source, scalable solutions, positioning him as a key figure in advancing autonomous environmental monitoring.
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- 2Fluorometer Control and Readout Using an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Board7 citations · 2022