Development of embedded wireless network and water quality measurement systems for aquaculture

In this paper development and deployment of wireless network for water quality measurement units in multiple fish ponds is presented. The developed portable water quality measurement units are installed on a floating platform to measure water quality parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, environment pressure and conductivity. All these units possess wireless communication interface to communicate with central unit for remote monitoring, control and data transfer. These systems are weather proof and can sustain harsh environmental conditions like rain, moisture, dust & humidity. Suitable software protocol is developed to maintain harmonious communication between the monitoring devices and remote user. The LabView based application software is developed to extract the various pond water quality data and other information of user interest for appropriate management of aquaculture. The result obtained are also discussed to determine stress factor on aquatic fish.