Atlas Scientific

The amount of oxygen needed to chemically oxidize organic and inorganic materials in wastewater is measured by Chemical Oxygen Demand, or COD. High COD depletes dissolved oxygen in receiving waters, endangering aquatic life and regulatory compliance, which is why it matters. Treatment design, optimization, and environmental protection are guided by COD, which is monitored by ...

An RDWC (Recirculating Deep Water Culture) system connects multiple deep water culture sites into one continuously circulating nutrient loop, creating a single, shared root zone. By stabilizing dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and electrical conductivity across all plants, RDWC amplifies growth and nutrient uptake. The science lies in balance: precise monitoring turns recir...

Bernard Kratky at the University of Hawai‘i created the Kratky Method, a simple passive hydroponics technique for beginners. Without the need for pumps, electricity, or sophisticated machinery, plants balance oxygen and water using a static nutrient reservoir and a naturally occurring air gap. The Kratky method is one of the easiest ways to begin growing plants without the ne...

Hydroponics and vertical farming are not competitors; rather, they address distinct issues. Vertical farming makes the most of available space, while hydroponics regulates the way plants are fed. The true benefit comes from accuracy: energy efficiency, yield stability, scalability, and long-term profitability are all determined by constant monitoring of pH, EC, and oxygen. If...