Wireless Sensor Networks for Water Quality Monitoring and Control within Lake Victoria Basin: Prototype Development

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dc.contributor.authorFaustine, Anthony
dc.contributor.authorMvuma, Aloys N.
dc.contributor.authorMongi, Hector J.
dc.contributor.authorGabriel, Maria C.
dc.contributor.authorTenge, Albino J.
dc.contributor.authorKucel, Samuel B.
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-31T09:15:00Z
dc.date.available2024-05-31T09:15:00Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionFull-text Article. Also available at http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/wsn.2014.612027
dc.description.abstractThe need for effective and efficient monitoring, evaluation and control of water quality in Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) has become more demanding in this era of urbanization, population growth and climate change and variability. Traditional methods that rely on collecting water samples, testing and analyses in water laboratories are not only costly but also lack capability for real-time data capture, analyses and fast dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders for making timely and informed decisions. In this paper, a Water Sensor Network (WSN) system prototype developed for water quality monitoring in LVB is presented. The development was preceded by evaluation of prevailing environment including availability of cellular network coverage at the site of operation. The system consists of an Arduino microcontroller, water quality sensors, and a wireless network connection module. It detects water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and electrical conductivity in real-time and disseminates the information in graphical and tabular formats to relevant stakeholders through a web-based portal and mobile phone platforms. The experimental results show that the system has great prospect and can be used to operate in real world environment for optimum control and protection of water resources by providing key actors with relevant and timely information to facilitate quick action taking.
dc.identifier.citationFaustine, A., Mvuma, A. N., Mongi, H. J., Gabriel, M. C., Tenge, A. J., & Kucel, S. B. (2014). Wireless sensor networks for water quality monitoring and control within lake victoria basin: Prototype development. Wireless Sensor Network, 6(12), 281.
dc.identifier.doi10.4236/wsn.2014.612027
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.4236/wsn.2014.612027
dc.identifier.otherURL: https://www.scirp.org/pdf/WSN_2014121116015614.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.udom.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12661/4614
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherScientific Research Publishing, Inc.
dc.relation.ispartofWireless Sensor Network
dc.subjectWireless Sensor Networks
dc.subjectLake Victoria Basin
dc.subjectGateway
dc.subjectSensor Nodes
dc.titleWireless Sensor Networks for Water Quality Monitoring and Control within Lake Victoria Basin: Prototype Development
dc.typeArticle
oaire.citation.issue12
oaire.citation.volume06
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