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depths in the reservoir to identify lake
stratification and nutrient release from
the sediments. Meteorological data is
provided through different data sources.
Sun irradiance is measured through an
irradiance sensor installed on the water
quality monitoring buoys on the lake while
wind speed and rainfall are gathered
through the closest weather station.
Effective algae control
The MPC-Buoy controls algae by using
relatively low power, an ultrasonic signal
that is emitted over the surface of the
reservoir. The ultrasound of one MPC-
Buoy system can cover a surface area
of approximately 50 acres. Algae rely
on their buoyancy to float close enough
to the water surface to take up sunlight.
This allows them to outcompete other
organisms in the water such as plants,
that are also depending on sunlight intake.
The ultrasound used by the MPC-Buoy
systems fixes the algal cells in a deeper
layer of the water column, preventing them
to take up sunlight at the surface. Currently,
LG Sonic is running project in Dubai in
collaboration with Dubai Municipality to
treat algal blooms in Al Quadra lakes. 60
days after the installation of systems, bluegreen
algae concentration was reduced
by 73%.