
Sightline Glossary
Access, learn and discover all terms related to big data visualization, predictive analytics and machine learning.
What is MQTT?

MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport) is a messaging protocol that establishes a definitive standard for machine-to-machine (m2m) communications in low-bandwidth environments. The protocol was created in 1999 by Andy Stanford of IBM and Arlen Nipper of Eurotech to connect oil pipeline…
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What is Root Cause Analysis?

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a process for identifying any underlying causes of an issue and implementing solutions that treat the problem at the root level, or the core cause of the incident. These root causes can include physical, human, or organizational errors. This helps…
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What is Predictive Analytics?

Predictive analytics is the process of using both historical and current data to make projections about what could happen in the future. This process can be used to improve efficiency and mitigate risks. Predictive analytics draws on multiple techniques to make these forecasts…
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What is a Histogram?

Similar to bar charts, histograms are visual interpretations of numerical data that show the number of data points that fall within a defined range of values, or “bins.” Unlike bar charts, however, histograms don’t have any gaps between the bars. The anatomy of a histogram can…
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What is Data Analytics?

Many organizations collect large amounts of data in raw form. However, raw data doesn’t provide much insight. Data analytics is the science of analyzing this raw data to extract actionable and valuable information, which can drive better business outcomes. The process of data…
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An operational performance evaluation or review is a productivity procedure that assesses the efficiency a company has throughout its operational processes. The end goal is to eliminate wasteful practices and improve overall efficiencies to increase production and profit…
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MQTT, or MQ Telemetry Transport, protocol is the de-jure standard for the Internet of Things (IoT) messaging. Regulated by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and OASIS, MQTT protocol offers a secure, efficient, and scalable method of connecting constrained…
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IIoT is an acronym for the Industrial Internet of Things. IIoT is the industrial-sector subset of the Internet of Things (IoT), which is a vast network of intelligent computers, devices, applications, and smartphones that are all connected to the internet. The Industrial Internet…
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IoT, which stands for the Internet of Things, refers to the seven billion+ physical devices—“things”—that are connected to the internet. IoT encompasses all physical objects that can be connected to the internet to communicate and control information, including smartphones…
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Today’s manufacturers are integrating advanced technologies, including machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) into their production processes to boost efficiency. This pivot to advanced technology and digitization is known…
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MQTT, or MQ Telemetry Transport, is a protocol for machine-to-machine (m2m) and Internet of Things (IoT) communications. MQTT enables devices that are subscribed to a particular topic to receive messages from devices that publish communications on that subject. As such, MQTT…
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By 2030, 62% of all seafood made for human consumption will come from aquaculture. Fish farming, or aquaculture, is the controlled cultivation of breeding, nurturing, and harvesting aquatic organisms, including fish, algae, and shellfish. Most of the seafood you buy at your local…
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Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) filters water from fish—or shellfish—tanks so it can be reused within the same tank. This vastly decreases the need for fresh water while promoting a healthy environment for aquatic organisms. A RAS treatment process is needed to maintain…
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Aquaculture farms use four different systems to cultivate fish, including raceways, recirculating systems, ponds, and net pens. A net pen is a mesh enclosure with a rigid frame at the top used to confine shellfish or fish. These pens are typically found in freshwater lakes…
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An aquaculture pond, also referred to as pond culture, is a production method where fish and shellfish are reared in semi- or fully-enclosed bodies of water. The most commonly used aquaculture method, pond culture, involves raising fish in ponds until they reach market size…
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OPC UA stands for Open Platform Communications United Architecture and is a data exchange standard for machine-to-machine or industrial communication. Developed by the OPC Foundation, an industry association that develops and maintains standards for open connectivity of…
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Zero Trust is a cybersecurity strategy that organizations implement in their cloud and mobile ecosystem that, by default, does not trust any application or user. All users, both in and outside of the enterprise’s network, must be authorized, authenticated, and continuously…
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A scatter chart, also referred to as a scatter plot, is a mathematical diagram that uses points to represent the relationship between two different variables for a set of data. If the dots are coded by shape, size, or color, one additional variable can be used in the chart…
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OEE is short for Overall Equipment Effectiveness and is the gold standard for evaluating manufacturing productivity. To put it simply, OEE reveals the amount of manufacturing time that is productive. If an organization has a 100% OEE score, it means that it is effectively…
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A digital twin is a real-time digital representation of a physical process, system, or object. It can be a virtual replica of a real-world object, including an airplane, building, or entire city. In essence, a digital twin is a computer program that utilizes real-world data…
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The specific growth rate is calculated as:
SGR=(Ln(Wt)-Ln(W0))*100/t(d)
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In aquaculture, feed conversion rate (FCR), or feed conversion ratio, is the measure of how effectively an aquatic organism converts feed into the desired body mass. FCR is determined by dividing the weight of the feed fed to the animals by the live weight gained over several…
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The temperature of the environment plays a significant role in the metabolism and growth of fish at aquaculture farms. Thermal growth coefficient biomass is the measure of daily fish growth over a certain period of time that takes environmental temperatures into account…
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Average daily gain (ADG) is a formula used by aquaculture farms to determine the average amount of weight a fish will gain each day during their feeding period. ADG is calculated by taking the amount of weight a fish has gained since its last weight and dividing that by the…
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