LG Sonic Monitoring Buoy is a powerful combination of real-time water quality monitoring and user-friendly cloud software that stores, and analyses received water quality data.
Monitoring Buoy provides a complete overview of the water quality by collecting the following parameters every 10 minutes: Chlorophyll α (green algae) Phycocyanin (blue-green algae) pH Turbidity Dissolved Oxygen Temperature Additional sensors sets can be implemented.
The collected data is delivered in real-time via 3G/4G to the user friendly web-based software MPC-View. The software allows you to set up specific automatic alarms to inform about changing algae and/or water parameters, or maintenance activities.
The algorithm developed in cooperation with research institutes allows you to predict algal blooms 3-10 days in advance.
The system represents a cost-effective monitoring solution and an early warning system for algal blooms in lakes and water reservoirs.
The system is easily deployable and anchored in the lake or reservoir. It uses solar panels to provide power, all year round in any country.
Our water quality sensors are equipped with a wiper mechanism for automatic cleaning of the sensors after each reading, keeping the maintenance to a minimum and the readings accurate.
LG Sonic Monitoring Buoy makes use of low power (5-20 Watts). The system is self-supporting of power by using solar energy with 3x Rated Power (Pmax): 200Wp solar panels mounted.
2188mm (l) x 2540mm (w) 860mm (h)
200kg (excl. anchor)
Satellite remote sensing technology allows to accurately map the algae distribution in large water bodies.
With the MPC-Buoy, it is already possible to accurately detect algae species in a specific area. By integrating satellite remote sensing it is possible to generate a complete overview of the spatial distribution of algae in large water bodies.
The country’s most important water source After years of struggle with algal blooms, The Santo Domingo Water and Sewage Corporation (CAASD) installed multiple MPC-Buoy systems to cover the 7km²/2.7mi² Valdesia reservoir. The first results were visible after two weeks, and the project exceeded the targets for the first year with a 87% reduction in algae levels. The Valdesia reservoir is the main drinking water supply for the population of the…
Control Cyanobacteria concentration Four solar-powered algae control systems were installed in the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth (UK) to control the cyanobacteria concentration in two lakes. Two systems were installed in a lake used for water skiing and fishing, and two additional unites were installed in June 2017 in a lake used for sailing. To ensure that the concentration of cyanobacteria remained at an acceptable level at a popular public open space…
Reducing blue-green algae counts In the Lower Nihotupu Dam in Auckland, New Zealand, five solar-powered algae control systems are controlling blue-green algae blooms. The project started in December 2016 and it proved to be a great success. The algae counts have significantly decreased over the summer, as compared to the previous year. The water utility’s main objective was to reduce blue-green algae counts in a dam used as a water…