A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING, MONITORING, PREVENTING AND CONTROLLING ALGAE IN OPEN WATER.

摘要

A system for preventing and controlling algae in open water comprises a first unit with: a sound transducer to be positioned in a water to be treated; components for generating an ultra sound frequency connected to said transducer; means for determining at least one of algae species and concentration of algae species in the water to be treated; and a power source for electrically feeding said transducer. The system is characterized in that it further comprises a second unit comprising a database that comprises information regarding algae species, concentrations thereof and corresponding characteristics of ultra sound to be transduced by said transducer for controlling said algae species by means of ultra sound frequencies, said characteristics being chosen from at least one of frequency, power output, amplitude and duration of feeding said transducer; wherein said first unit and said second unit each comprise wireless communication means for communicating with each other. Preferably, the system is characterized in that it comprises at least one of solar cells and wind turbines, for powering a battery as power source. The first unit may be provided on a floating body that is anchored or that is attached to the shore, for example a buoy or a platform.