An overview of different water quality monitoring methods : comparison between ‘‘mobile’’ and ‘‘fixed station’’ water quality monitoring methods.

Abstract

It is critical to periodically monitor various sources of water, such as oceans, rivers, surface water, and ports, which is necessary for both persons and businesses who utilize it. Furthermore, it aids in the analysis of trends and keeping up to date in order to develop plans and strategies to enhance water quality and check that it meets the needed level. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the applicability and utility of various water quality monitoring methods, such as manual, fixed, and mobile approaches, for assessing water quality in a fragmented, topographically complicated (archipelago) setting. We are particularly interested in comparing mobile-based and fixed-station monitoring methods. The specific research questions we aim to answer are: How do the methods differ and for what purposes are they useful? How is the mobile monitoring method perceived by students in the sustainable coastal management study program? To address the research question, multiple data types, such as open-source data and raw data, may be compared and interpolated into maps using ArcGIS Pro. Similarly, an opinion poll (questionnaire) assisted in gathering firsthand data to summaries how the procedures are evaluated by peers. According on a review of existing information and facts from many viewpoints, we conclude that; any methodologies are not alternatives, but rather complement one other according on the objective, landscape, and other significant variables of the study. More efficiently, the mobile monitoring approach can serve as a bridge between the two fixed stations that collect data for enhanced comprehension.