Integrated wireless prototype with monitoring applications to measure water quality in shrimp farms

Abstract

In shrimp farming, ponds or pools are considered the habitat where shrimp grow and develop. In this ecosystem, shrimp are affected by biochemical, climate agents and deficient maintenance. Those situations cause diseases, death of the species and eventually monetary losses to the aquaculture industry. To face this problem, a monitoring system for shrimp pools is proposed. The system will be constructed with wireless technology and sensors to monitor the main physico-chemical parameters in the shrimp farming process. This proposal aims to contribute saving resources that are involved in the processes of shrimp farming as well as meeting the need to remotely obtain real time information, allowing to make critical decisions and ensuring optimal harvest with minimum losses.